Who is Anthropic’s auditor — and why should we care?

Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude large language models, has appointed a new auditor, a move that underscores growing scrutiny of AI firms' financial and ethical practices. The Financial Times reported on August 12, 2026, that the appointment is significant because auditors now play a key role in verifying AI companies' claims about safety and governance. This comes as regulators and investors increasingly demand transparency from AI developers, making the auditor's role critical in building public trust.