The broader debate centers on balancing consumer and democratic safeguards with maintaining U.S. competitiveness and AI innovation amid global competition.

Analysts note ongoing antitrust and regulatory debates in entertainment and tech, including Paramount’s potential acquisition talks and Netflix’s competition claims, alongside discussions on 45-day theatrical windows and streaming dynamics.

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Anthropic positions itself as a safety-first AI developer and argues there is no federal AI framework yet, underscoring policy urgency.

Ireland signals openness to EU capital markets reform, aligning with broader EU market integration despite some concerns.

London’s FTSE 100 reaches a new high as data points to improving UK economy, signaling positive market momentum.

The article highlights growing collaboration between AI developers and public policy in shaping regulatory frameworks.

Anthropic stresses it does not want to sit on the sidelines as policies develop and notes large resources have flowed to groups opposing AI safety initiatives.

Anthropic pledged a $20 million donation to Public First Action to influence AI regulation during the midterm season, backing candidates who favor state-led AI rules.

One beneficiary candidate is Republican Marsha Blackburn, who is running for governor of Tennessee and has opposed congressional attempts to preempt state AI laws.

Public First Action, linked to Public First, aims to curb OpenAI's political influence while promoting stronger AI safety rules, while OpenAI leaders and investors back a separate network called Leading the Future with a more cautious stance on regulation.

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