Anthropic has announced the appointment of Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to the Long-Term Benefit Trust. This body plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company's activities are guided by a vision of long-term public benefit. ## Role of the Long-Term Benefit Trust The Long-Term Benefit Trust is responsible for overseeing Anthropic's operations. Its primary purpose is to ensure that Anthropic's development of artificial intelligence is aligned with ethical and socially responsible goals. Cuéllar's appointment further strengthens this commitment. ## Background Anthropic is an artificial intelligence research and development company focused on AI safety and ethics. The company is known for its cautious and responsible approach to developing large language models (LLMs), seeking to mitigate the potential risks associated with these technologies.