Anthropic Will Donate $20 Million to US Political Group Supporting AI Regulation
Washington, February 12 – Anthropic announced it will spend $20 million to back US political candidates who support regulation of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The donation will be made to the political group Public First Action, which opposes federal attempts to block state-level AI regulations.
Donation Context
One candidate supported by the group is a Republican running for governor who opposed a congressional attempt to prohibit states from passing AI laws. The company emphasized that “AI developers have the responsibility to ensure the technology serves the public good, not just their own interests.”
Impact and Repercussions
The AI industry is preparing to play a significant financial role in this year’s US midterm elections, as its leaders seek to influence technology regulation. Several states have already enacted or are considering legislation to regulate the industry.
Public First Action was launched late last year by two former members of Congress, in response to a group called Leading the Future, which generally opposes strict AI regulations. The latter is supported by AI industry leaders who have raised considerable funds since their founding in August 2025.
Conclusion
Anthropic’s recent decision to back AI regulation reflects a growing trend among tech companies to actively engage in political discussions on how AI should be governed. This significant donation may have lasting implications on how AI regulation is approached in the United States.
