Anthropic Donates $20 Million to AI Policy Group Ahead of U.S. Midterm Elections

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On July 22, 2026, Anthropic donated $20 million to Public First Action, bringing its total contribution to $40 million. The bipartisan organization focuses on regulatory policy and AI safety. Anthropic cited increasing risks as model capabilities advance. The funds are restricted to policy advocacy and may not be used for candidate support. The pro-AI group Leading the Future also holds substantial funding. CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) and AI regulation have become key issues in U.S. political lobbying ahead of the midterms.

ChainThink reports that on July 22, Anthropic donated an additional $20 million to the bipartisan AI policy organization Public First Action, bringing its total contributions to $40 million.

The organization advocates for increased AI transparency and stronger safety regulations. Anthropic states that model capabilities are rapidly improving, and associated risks are rising. This donation can be used solely for policy advocacy and cannot support or oppose specific candidates.

Meanwhile, Leading the Future, a super PAC advocating for accelerated AI development and deregulation, also holds substantial funds. Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, AI regulation has become a focal point of political lobbying.

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