Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has launched an employee-funded political action committee (PAC) named AnthroPAC, entering election financing amid growing debates over AI policy in Washington. The company filed a statement of organization with the Federal Election Commission on Friday, listing Anthropic as the connected organization. Contributions are capped at $5,000 per candidate per election cycle and must be disclosed through public filings.
Bipartisan Support and Funding Activity
Anthropic said the PAC is expected to support candidates from both major parties, though some observers have questioned whether it will remain politically balanced. The company has already contributed $20 million to Public First Action, an organization focused on advancing AI safety initiatives.
Clash With Pentagon Over AI Technology
The move comes amid friction with the Pentagon, which designated Anthropic a supply chain risk in February after the company opposed the use of its AI in fully autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. Anthropic has challenged the designation in court, and a federal judge in California temporarily blocked the measure.
Google Backing Texas Data Center
In a related development, Google plans to support a multibillion-dollar Texas data center for Anthropic through Nexus Data Centers, with initial costs potentially exceeding $5 billion, reflecting increasing demand for AI infrastructure.
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