Anthropic files to create AnthroPAC for midterms and AI regulation
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company, filed documents to create its own political action committee called AnthroPAC.
The goal? To support both Democratic and Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections and have more say in how artificial intelligence gets regulated.
It's part of a bigger trend where tech companies are getting more active in shaping policy as artificial intelligence becomes a bigger deal.
AnthroPAC funded by employees, $5,000 cap
AnthroPAC is funded by employee donations (up to $5,000 each), with a statement of organization that includes a signature from Allison Rossi, Anthropic's treasurer.
This move lines up with other big spending from tech: artificial intelligence firms have poured $185 million into recent elections, and Anthropic itself put $20 million into a super PAC pushing for favorable regulations.
With legal battles brewing over how its artificial intelligence is used, Anthropic clearly wants a seat at the table when new rules get written.