# Anthropic proposes equity fund for AI‑displaced workers

> Anthropic says a new LLC subsidiary will allocate about 20% of its equity to a fund aimed at helping workers affected by AI, while Elon Musk touts giving SpaceX shares to children.

Oossa · 2026-10-19 · https://oossa.com/en/anthropic-proposes-equity-fund-for-ai-displaced-workers

Anthropic announced it will set up a wholly‑owned LLC subsidiary to run a fund that could receive up to 20% of the company's equity for the public good. The fund is meant to help workers whose jobs are threatened by fast‑moving AI systems. If the company’s valuation rises, the fund may get an extra two percent of shares for every 50 percent increase above a baseline, but the exact triggers are still undecided. Elon Musk replied on X, saying he would give a SpaceX share worth about $146 to each of the roughly 72 million U.S. children next year, a total of about $10.5 billion.

## The facts

- Anthropic has already pledged $200 million to research AI’s labor market effects.
- Musk’s proposed giveaway would cost about $10.5 billion at current share prices.

## Why it matters

If the fund becomes operational, it could provide direct financial resources to workers displaced by AI, offering a concrete safety net.

## Sources & references

1. [Anthropic plans fund for workers threatened by AI, Musk counters with SpaceX shares for children](https://the-decoder.com/anthropic-plans-fund-for-workers-threatened-by-ai-musk-counters-with-spacex-shares-for-children/) – The Decoder, 2026-10-19

Last updated: 2026-10-19