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Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has launched a corporate political action committee (PAC), entering election financing as debates over AI policy intensify in Washington.
The company <a href="https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/C00946111/1957481/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">filed</a> a statement of organization with the Federal Election Commission on Friday to establish “AnthroPAC,” an employee-funded PAC that will collect voluntary contributions from staff. The filing lists Anthropic as the “connected organization,” with the committee structured as a “separate segregated fund” and registered as a lobbyist-affiliated PAC.
Under US law, individual contributions are capped at $5,000 per election cycle per candidate and must be disclosed through public filings.
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Anthropic said the PAC is expected to support candidates from both major parties. However, <a href="https://x.com/alexbruesewitz/status/2040126250337915254?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">some</a> have questioned whether the effort will remain politically balanced.
Related: <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-chairman-mike-selig-says-blockchain-could-help-verify-ai-generated-content" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CFTC Chair Selig says blockchain could help verify AI-generated content</a>
<h2 id="anthropic-clashes-with-pentagon-over-ai-use-in-weapons">Anthropic clashes with Pentagon over AI use in weapons</h2>
The move comes as Anthropic faces mounting friction with the Pentagon over the use of its AI systems. In February, the Defense Department <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/openai-defense-contract-anthropic-ban-classified-ai" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">designated the firm</a> a supply chain risk after it opposed the use of its technology in fully autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.
Anthropic has <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-firm-anthropic-sues-trump-admin-over-supply-chain-risk-label" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">challenged that designation</a> in court, arguing it reflects retaliation against what it described as a protected viewpoint. A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the measure and paused broader restrictions tied to the dispute.
The company has already been active in political funding this cycle, including a $20 million <a href="https://www.anthropic.com/news/donate-public-first-action" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">contribution</a> to Public First Action, a group focused on advancing AI safety efforts.
Related: <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/david-sacks-crypto-ai-czar-job-ends-takes-on-new-role" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">David Sacks’ 130-day term as Trump’s crypto and AI czar has ended</a>
<h2 id="google-backs-5b-texas-data-center-for-anthropic">Google backs $5B Texas data center for Anthropic</h2>
As Cointelegraph reported, Google is <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-banks-back-5b-texas-data-center-anthropic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">preparing to support</a> a multibillion-dollar data center project in Texas leased to Anthropic, as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates.
The project, operated by Nexus Data Centers, could exceed $5 billion in its initial phase, with Google expected to provide construction loans while banks compete to arrange additional financing.
Magazine: <a href="https://cointelegraph-magazine.com/bitcoin-7-years-upgrade-post-quantum-bip-360-co-author/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin may take 7 years to upgrade to post-quantum — BIP-360 co-author</a>

Anthropic launches PAC amid tensions with Trump administration over AI policy

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