Silicon Valley's Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them
OpenAI
Anthropic
The expected IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic could create hundreds of ultrawealthy individuals, potentially unleashing a massive wave of philanthropy. Nonprofits worldwide are preparing to attract these funds, focusing on causes like AI safety, animal welfare, and poverty alleviation, though competition is fierce and outcomes uncertain.
A decade ago, Ryan Carrier founded ForHumanity after witnessing AI systems causing harm without oversight. Now, OpenAI and Anthropic, each valued near a trillion dollars, are expected to go public soon, creating many ultrawealthy employees aligned with effective altruism. Anthropic's founders have pledged 80% of their wealth, and the company matches employee donations. Estimates suggest Anthropic's IPO could generate $15 billion annually in philanthropic giving, potentially boosting US giving by 2.5%. Nonprofits like ForHumanity, AI4ALL, Redwood Research, and GiveDirectly are ramping up hiring, training, and automation to attract funds. Some organizations worry about being overlooked, while others fear losing independence or that money may concentrate in certain causes. Salaries are rising in fields with limited talent pools, and Resolution recently received a $160 million grant from Coefficient.
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- IPO = Initial Public Offering — Первичное публичное размещение акций
- HR = Human Resources — Управление персоналом
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