Anthropic pours $20M into super PAC to counter OpenAI on regulation

by | Feb 13, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

Anthropic injected $20 million into a new super PAC operation to support political candidates who favor stricter AI safety regulations. This contribution is positioning the company against OpenAI, whose backers raised over $50 million for a rival group focused on deregulation. The firm is seeking to influence the midterm elections despite opposition from the Trump administration regarding the potential impact on the startup ecosystem.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

Companies: OpenAI

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