Anthropic-Backed Super PAC Drops AI Regulation Ads in New Jersey

Public First Action, a super PAC backed by Anthropic, just kicked off an ad campaign in New Jersey pushing for AI regulations. The ads started airing Monday.

The PAC has already raised nearly $50 million and is now gunning for $75 million. That's serious money for a policy fight that's only getting louder.

This is part of a broader political battle over artificial intelligence that's heating up ahead of the midterm elections. AI companies are no longer just building models — they're actively shaping the rules around them through political spending.

Anthropic funding a pro-regulation PAC is a notable move. The company is essentially betting that pushing for guardrails now is better than waiting for legislators to write them without industry input. Whether that strategy pays off depends on how voters and lawmakers respond to the blitz.