"Anthropic PBC is donating $20 million to a political advocacy group called Public First that's backing congressional candidates who favor safety rules for artificial intelligence, bolstering the company's fight for responsible AI as Silicon Valley money floods into congressional races across the US. The donation promises to strengthen AI safety advocates' fight against Leading the Future, a billionaire-backed super political action committee that plans to spend $125 million this year to stack Congress with allies who support lighter regulation of the technology."
"Anthropic has set itself apart from rivals, including OpenAI, by pushing for stringent AI regulations. OpenAI and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz have lobbied aggressively against state AI safety rules across the country, arguing they could hamper innovation and imperil the US in its technology race against China. Anthropic, meanwhile, has urged caution as AI becomes part of daily life."
Anthropic PBC donated $20 million to Public First to support congressional candidates who favor safety rules for artificial intelligence. The contribution aims to counter Leading the Future, a billionaire-backed super PAC planning to spend $125 million to elect allies who favor lighter AI regulation. Anthropic calls for flexible regulation that preserves AI benefits, manages risks proportionately, and keeps the United States competitive. Anthropic has pushed for stringent AI rules while OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz have lobbied against state safety regulations, arguing those rules could hamper innovation and weaken US competitiveness with China. Public First Action launched an ad campaign backing Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee governor.
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