Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has launched a corporate political action committee (PAC), stepping into election financing as debates over AI policy intensify in Washington.
The company filed a statement of organization with the Federal Election Commission to establish “AnthroPAC,” an employee-funded PAC that will collect voluntary contributions from staff. The filing lists Anthropic as the “connected organization,” structures the committee as a “separate segregated fund,” and registers it as a lobbyist-affiliated PAC.
Under U.S. law, individual contributions are capped at $5,000 per election cycle per candidate and must be disclosed through public filings.
Anthropic said the PAC is expected to support candidates from both major parties, though some observers have questioned whether the effort will remain politically balanced.
Anthropic clashes with Pentagon over AI use in weapons
The PAC announcement arrives amid mounting friction between Anthropic and the Pentagon over the use of its AI systems. In February, the Defense Department designated the firm a supply chain risk after Anthropic opposed use of its technology in fully autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.
Anthropic has challenged that designation in court, arguing it amounts to retaliation against a protected viewpoint. A federal judge in California temporarily blocked the designation and paused broader restrictions tied to the dispute.
The company has already been active in political funding this cycle, including a $20 million contribution to Public First Action, a group focused on advancing AI safety efforts.
Google backs $5B Texas data center for Anthropic
Separately, Google is preparing to support a multibillion-dollar data center project in Texas leased to Anthropic, as demand for AI infrastructure grows. 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.
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