AI companies are using Political Action Committees (PACs) to influence regulatory outcomes.

The entities involved

• Indian National Congress →

  centrist-liberal political party in India

  • Indian National Congress links voting to low-cost diesel fuel, conditioning political promises on GOP control.01:19
  • Congress directed the USDA to address card theft, prompting applause from the National Grocers Association.Fri 23:10
• Anthropic →

  American artificial intelligence corporation

  • AI tools are accelerating global cybersecurity threats, prompting government mandates and international responses.07:56
  • An AI model submitted a false homicide tip, prompting the Parker administration to monitor AI use in Philadelphia.02:34

Related events

• The New York City council proposes specific bills aimed at regulating AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI.Sep 25
• Anthropic and OpenAI engaged in political lobbying efforts.Oct 9
• Government powers are now being mirrored by the use of corporate technology, involving the Indian National Congress and Flock Safety.Sep 10
• Anthropic's CEO calls for a slower pace of AI development as Congress weighs regulation bills and Trump dismisses safety warnings.Sep 22
• Anthropic, Andy Burnham, and Donald Trump discussed AI risks and policy clashes, urging global action on AI governance.Sep 23