Anthropic Forms AnthroPAC, a Bipartisan Employee-Funded Political Action Committee

Anthropic has formed a new political action committee called AnthroPAC, according to a federal filing reported The formation of a corporate PAC marks a new phase in Anthropic's engagement with US politics. The company, which has positioned itself as a safety-focused AI lab, has previously engaged with Washington through policy briefings, Congressional testimony, and participation in executive branch AI initiatives. A PAC formalizes that engagement AnthroPAC's bipartisan framing reflects the reality that AI policy touches both parties and that Anthropic needs relationships across the aisle. Republicans control the legislative agenda in the current Congress, while Democrats have been the more active advocates for AI consumer protection and safety regulations -- both areas where Anthropic has significant interests. The move follows broader trend of AI companies deepening their Washington presence. OpenAI has expanded its government affairs team significantly, Google has long operated one of the largest corporate lob The Hill reported the PAC formation based on a Federal Election Commission filing. AnthroPAC's initial funding and spending plans were not disclosed.