Anthropic appointed former California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuellar as its inaugural chief global affairs officer. In the newly created position, Cuellar will oversee the company’s policy initiatives, international relations, and government engagement worldwide. Anthropic President Daniela Amodei said Cuellar would partner with governments, civil society, and community groups as they engage with the risks and opportunities of advanced AI. The appointment comes as governments worldwide grapple with AI’s implications for economies, security, and society.