Anthropic pitched its own AI safety bill
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TL;DRAnthropic proposed legislation to Congress that would restrict government power to block AI model releases.
Why it matters: Company-drafted AI regulation could shape how governments oversee AI safety, favoring industry interests over precaution.

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TL;DRMeta cut its 2024 election spending by $25M after launching a super PAC to oppose state AI regulations.
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