Anthropic announced a $20 million donation to Public First Action (PFA) to support initiatives related to AI governance. Anthropic stated that the funds will be used to advance public education on AI and establish a legal framework, particularly to develop regulatory measures to address potential risks, including preventing automated cyberattacks and addressing AI-related risks such as the use of AI technologies in weapon manufacturing.
Anthropic: The development of artificial intelligence brings risks; countries need to promote policies to protect security.
Anthropic points out that artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise for widespread benefits in scientific research, technological innovation, medical development, and economic growth, but its potential risks cannot be ignored. These risks stem from the misuse of technology, such as its use in automated cyberattacks or the future manufacture of dangerous weapons. There is also the possibility that as models become more capable, they may deviate from the user's intentions and exhibit uncontrollable behavior. As AI models continue to evolve, managing potential risks while driving innovation will be a crucial issue in the development of AI.
Artificial intelligence models are rapidly evolving, from chatbots to AI agents capable of performing multi-step, complex tasks. Anthropic states that to meet the challenges of constantly evolving new AI models, the company is continuously raising the bar for recruiting software engineers, subjecting new engineers to rigorous tests to keep pace with the rapid development of AI.
In light of this, Anthropic argues that while AI is rapidly gaining traction, surpassing most previous technologies, AI policy development is lagging. Currently, there is neither a comprehensive official regulatory mechanism nor a unified federal framework, resulting in fragmented policy discussions. Anthropic states that AI policy in the coming years will impact issues such as the labor market, child protection, national security, and international power; therefore, it is necessary to establish a flexible and responsive regulatory system that strikes a balance between innovation and risk.
A donation of 20 million to the "Public Priorities Action Organization" is made without any specific political stance.
Anthropic stated that its donation of 20 million to Public Priorities was not based on political stance or solely for the company's own benefit, emphasizing that AI developers have a responsibility to ensure that technology aligns with the public interest, and that its donation reflects this position.
Public Priorities is not a traditional lobbying organization, but rather a political advocacy group. Its focus includes protecting the rights of children, workers, and the public; strengthening U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors; increasing transparency in AI labs; and mitigating significant risks associated with artificial intelligence. Public Priorities strongly supports the work of state and local legislatures in addressing emerging AI challenges and opposes the federal government's efforts to hinder state progress in AI without adequate federal safeguards. Composed of bipartisan politicians, Public Priorities is noteworthy for its support of Tennessee Republican Senator Martha Black's gubernatorial campaign, despite Anthropic's stated commitment to non-partisan support.
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