Why Anthropic doubled its AI policy funding to $40 million amid growing AI safety concerns

Anthropic donated an additional $20 million to Public First Action, bringing total funding to $40 million for AI safety and policy work.

The donation is linked to the release of Claude Mythos Preview, Anthropic's most advanced AI cybersecurity model, initially available to selected users.

Anthropic warned that powerful AI models like Claude Mythos could threaten critical infrastructure if misused, including hospitals and power grids.

The funding supports Public First Action's public education and AI policy efforts and cannot be used for election campaigns.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei personally donated $1 million to the same super PAC, with employees contributing an additional $2 million.