From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 40s
AI Group Pours Millions into Pelosi Seat Race
AI group donates $3 million to Scott Wiener’s pro-regulation PAC ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s seat election.
In brief
AI group donates $3 million to Scott Wiener’s pro-regulation PAC ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s seat election. Anthropic-linked group donated $3 million to Scott Wiener’s PAC, claiming he will regulate AI effectively. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
AI Group Donates $3 Million
Anthropic-linked Public First Action donated $3 million to Scott Wiener’s pro-Wiener PAC since August.
Donations Break Records
The $3.5 million total includes $1 million in August and $2 million in September.
Anthropic’s Role
Anthropic, the San Francisco-based company behind Claude, gave two $20 million donations to Public First Action.
Opponent’s Criticism
Supervisor Connie Chan called Scott Wiener ‘delusional’ for claiming AI regulation support.
Wiener’s Defense
Wiener denied Anthropic funds in the race, stating the PAC supports pro-AI regulation candidates.
Wiener’s Record
Wiener claims he passed California’s first AI safety law and leads AI regulation efforts.
Chan’s Stance
Chan wants a national data center moratorium and worker protections for AI industry.
Policy Differences
Wiener focuses on fees for new data centers; Chan prioritizes displaced workers and IP rights.
Chan’s Criticism
Chan accused Wiener of being backed by ‘dark money’ super PACs and AI industry donations.
Wiener’s Response
Wiener insisted Anthropic funds are not in the race and that his record proves his credibility.
Key Policy Clash
Wiener wants federal AI safety standards; Chan supports worker protections and IP rights.
What Happens Next
The November 3 election will determine who regulates AI in Congress for Nancy Pelosi’s seat.
The one thing
Anthropic-linked group donated $3 million to Scott Wiener’s PAC, claiming he will regulate AI effectively.
