Anthropic pitched its own AI safety bill
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TL;DRAnthropic proposed legislation to US lawmakers that would restrict government power to block AI model releases.
Why it matters: It reveals how AI companies are shaping their own regulatory framework before broader rules take effect.

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TL;DRMeta cut its 2024 political spending by $25M, refunding money from its AI-focused super PAC.
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