OpenAI and Anthropic collaborate on AI policy lobbying in Washington DC
OpenAI and Anthropic have begun joint lobbying efforts in Washington DC to influence AI policy. The collaboration follows ongoing industry debates regarding open-weight model releases and global AI expansion strategies.
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