Anthropic launches AI advisory council to boost ties with Washington

The artificial intelligence company Anthropic launched a National Security and Public Sector Advisory Council in efforts to deepen ties with Washington and allied governments as AI becomes increasingly central to defence. The San Francisco-based start-up announced the new panel on Wednesday. The council's launch underscores AI firms' growing efforts to shape policies and ensure their technology supports democratic interests amid global competition. Anthropic's new effort comes as rivals, such as OpenAI and Google DeepMind, step up engagement with governments and regulators on AI safety, though neither has announced a dedicated national security advisory council. Anthropic's council brings together former senators and senior officials from the US Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, as well as the Departments of Energy and Justice.