Anthropic files to launch AnthroPAC, AI political PAC
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- Anthropic filed a statement of organization with the FEC to establish AnthroPAC, a political action committee aimed at influencing AI policy.
- AnthroPAC will make contributions to both Democratic and Republican candidates and current D.C. lawmakers during the upcoming midterm elections.
- Employee contributions to AnthroPAC are voluntary and capped at $5,000 per employee, according to Bloomberg.
- Allison Rossi, Anthropic’s treasurer, signed the FEC filing for AnthroPAC.
- AI companies have collectively contributed $185 million to midterm races, as reported by the Washington Post.
- Public First, a Super PAC that received at least $20 million from Anthropic, has funded ad campaigns supporting a specific regulatory agenda, per the New York Times.
- Anthropic is currently engaged in a legal dispute with the Defense Department over the government’s use of its AI models and related usage guidelines.
Why it matters: The formation of AnthroPAC gives Anthropic a formal channel to funnel employee contributions into political campaigns, potentially swaying policy decisions amid its ongoing legal dispute with the Defense Department, while the broader AI industry's $185 million spending underscores the sector's growing political clout.
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