ANTHROPIC CEO GIVES $1M TO AI SAFETY SUPER PAC

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FRI, JUL 17, 2026

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Dario Amodei donated $1 million in May to Public First, a super PAC backing candidates who support AI safety regulations. The contribution marks his first seven-figure political donation.

Amodei's donation aligns with a broader push from AI leaders toward regulatory frameworks. In recent weeks, Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and DeepMind's Demis Hassabis have each published detailed memos largely agreeing on the need for US-led AI regulation. Public First specifically advocates for candidates supporting AI safety policy, making it a natural fit for Amodei's political spending. The move reflects Anthropic's positioning as a safety-focused AI company and signals the CEO's willingness to deploy capital toward shaping regulatory outcomes. The donation comes as AI regulation remains a contested issue in Washington, with industry leaders increasingly vocal about the need for government oversight before more advanced systems emerge.

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