Anthropic: $20M for Regulation Lobbying

On February 12, 2026, Anthropic announced a $20 million donation to the political group Public First Action. The goal is to promote AI regulation laws at the US state level.

The company, positioning itself as a "safe alternative," is moving to aggressive lobbying. The funding is aimed at creating legislative barriers which, critics argue, could cement the dominance of major players and make life difficult for startups.

Source: Reuters