Public First
A super PAC network that claims to be pushing for stronger AI regulation and safety guardrails, founded in response to the Leading the Future network. The lead committee, Public First, operates alongside the Democratic-focused Jobs and Democracy PAC (led by former Oklahama Democratic Representative Brad Carson) and the Republican-focused Defending Our Values (led by former Utah Republican Representative Chris Stewart). All are affiliated with Public First Action, a 501(c)(4) dark money group that is not required to disclose its donors. The network is funded chiefly by the AI company Anthropic. Despite its claims about “AI safety” and the public interest, critics have suggested that Anthropic is pushing policies that would benefit its business.
Defending Our Values is the Republican-focused affiliate of the Public First network, which claims to push for stronger AI regulation and safety guardrails. It is led by former Utah Republican Representative Chris Stewart.
Jobs and Democracy PAC is the Democratic-focused affiliate of the Public First network, which claims to push for stronger AI regulation and safety guardrails. It is led by former Oklahoma Democratic Representative Brad Carson.
Public First is the lead super PAC of the Public First network, which claims to push for stronger AI regulation and safety guardrails, founded in response to the Leading the Future network. It is funded chiefly by the AI company Anthropic. Despite its claims about “AI safety” and the public interest, critics have suggested that Anthropic is simply pushing policies that would benefit its business.
Public First Action is a 501(c)(4) dark money group that serves as the parent organization of the Public First super PAC network, and is not required to disclose its donors. The AI company Anthropic has disclosed a $20 million contribution, but the group’s other backers are not public.