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Anthropic CEO Dario Contributes $1 Million to ‘Public First’ PAC That Supports Greater AI Regulations

The individual contribution by Dario comes in the wake of Anthropic advocating for a globally coordinated pause on Frontier AI research by AI companies.

July 16, 2026 07:31 PM IST | Written by Neelam Sharma | Edited by Vaibhav Jha

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s first major political contribution is a $1 million donation to Public First, a US based super PAC advocating greater regulations and safeguards against Artificial Intelligence.

According to latest Federation Election Commission (FEC) filings, Public First, a bipartisan Super PAC (Public Action Committee), has received an individual donation of $1 Million from Amodei on April 5 this year. While Amodei has made political contributions in the past as well, this would be his first seven-figure donation.

Public First, as per its own claim, is a super PAC that “supports candidates committed to defending the public interest against those who aim to buy their way out of sensible AI regulation.

The PAC claims to support candidates who advocate for greater safeguards and regulations around the AI industry.

The $1million contribution by Amodei comes in the wake of Anthropic advocating for a globally coordinated pause on frontier AI research, warning of the dangers of unregulated AI research leading to fully self-recursive AI models.

Founded in December 2025, Public First is led by former Congressmen Brad Carson and Chris Stewart.

FEC Documents about contributions to Public First — Public First has received largest contribution from Dario Amodei of Anthropic followed by individual contributions from employees of OpenAI and Google Deepmind.

FEC filing document viewed by AI FrontPage also shows Public First receiving individual contributions from other AI companies such as OpenAI and Google Deepmind.

The donations of Amodei closely followed the donation of Anthropic of $20 million to Public First Action, a non-profit organization supporting AI policy education.

Also Read: Explained: Why is Anthropic Calling for a Global Pause on Frontier AI?

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Neelam Sharma
Neelam Sharma is a passionate storyteller, and journalist with over a decade of experience across leading Indian media houses.
Known for her calm presence on screen and powerful storytelling off it, Neelam brings a rare blend of credibility, creativity, and empathy to journalism. Her strength lies in ground reporting and research-driven narratives that connect with the heart of the audience. Whether covering social issues, human-interest features, or breaking news, she combines factual depth with a human touch—making every story not just informative.
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Vaibhav Jha
Vaibhav Jha is an Editor and Co-founder of AI FrontPage. In his decade long career in journalism, Vaibhav has reported for publications including The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and The New York Times, covering the intersection of technology, policy, and society. Outside work, he’s usually trying to persuade people to watch Anurag Kashyap films.
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