"Anthropic's donation puts it in opposition to the ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which has advocated for less stringent regulation of AI. The company is donating to Public First Action, a political group that opposes federal efforts to quash state AI regulations like a December executive order issued by Donald Trump. One of the candidates that the group is backing is Republican Marsha Blackburn, who is running for governor in Tennessee and who opposed an effort in Congress to bar states from passing AI laws."
"The AI industry is poised to play a major financial role in the US midterm elections this year, as its leaders seek to influence regulation of the technology. Several states have passed laws or are considering bills to regulate the industry. Two former members of Congress launched Public First Action late last year to counter a group called Leading the Future, which generally opposes strict AI regulations."
Anthropic will spend $20 million to support U.S. political candidates who favor stricter regulation of the artificial intelligence industry. The company is contributing to Public First Action, a political group that opposes federal efforts to preempt state AI rules, including a December executive order from Donald Trump. One candidate backed by the group is Republican Marsha Blackburn, running for Tennessee governor, who opposed a congressional effort to bar states from passing AI laws. The move contrasts with OpenAI's preference for less stringent regulation and comes as AI firms mobilize funds ahead of midterm elections.
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