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Anthropic has filed paperwork to create AnthroPAC, a political action committee funded by voluntary employee contributions up to $5,000 each. The PAC will target both parties in the upcoming midterm elections, donating to incumbent lawmakers and emerging candidates. The move signals the AI firm’s deeper foray into Washington’s lobbying arena amid an ongoing legal dispute with the Defense Department over the use of its models. Anthropic joins other tech companies that have collectively poured millions into election cycles in recent months. Lire la suite

New York Assembly member Alex Bores has become the focus of an aggressive campaign by the pro‑AI super PAC Leading the Future. In response, Bores secured backing from Public First Action, a PAC funded by a sizable donation from Anthropic. While both groups champion AI, they differ on policy emphasis, with Public First Action urging transparency, safety standards, and public oversight. The conflict centers on Bores' sponsorship of the RAISE Act, which mandates disclosure of safety protocols and reporting of serious AI misuse. Lire la suite

OpenAI co‑founder and president Greg Brockman and his wife Anna made a record‑size contribution to a pro‑Trump super PAC, totaling the largest donation recorded for the group. The gift, made through a September filing, has drawn attention to the growing political involvement of tech executives, especially as the administration pursues policies that favor the AI sector and seeks to limit state‑level regulation. Critics note the alignment between the donation and lobbying efforts aimed at shaping AI legislation, while industry observers watch how this financial support may influence future regulatory debates. Lire la suite