news Cloud Tech Policy 2026-07-28

Anthropic Doubles Down on AI Policy Spending for Midterms

Anthropic has increased its commitment to AI policy influence by pledging an additional $20 million, bringing its total donations for the 2026 midterm elections to $40 million. This funding aims to support public education and shape policy discussions around AI safeguards.

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