In the midst of a technological war with the Pentagon, Anthropic, the AI giant behind Claude, has just launched AnthroPAC, a political committee financed by its employees. A bold maneuver in full tension with the Trump administration, which could well redraw the rules of the game for artificial intelligence… and cryptos.
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In brief
- Anthropic creates AnthroPAC, a political committee to influence the regulation of AI and counter the decisions of the Trump administration.
- The conflict between Anthropic and the Pentagon is intensifying: restrictions on the use of Claude, legal battles, and risks of marginalization.
- AI cryptos like FET, AGIX and TAO could explode or collapse depending on the outcome of this standoff.
AnthroPAC, Anthropic’s political committee at the heart of a historic clash with Trump
On April 3, 2026, Anthropic officially registered AnthroPAC, its political action committee (PAC), with the Federal Election Commission. A timing that is not insignificant. Indeed, as the midterm elections approach, the company seeks to weigh in on the debate on the regulation of AI. This PAC, financed by voluntary contributions from employees ($5,000 per year), will support candidates involved in policies related to artificial intelligence.
The creation of this PAC occurs in an explosive context where since February 2026, Anthropic has been in open conflict with the Trump administration. Indeed, the Pentagon tried to impose the use of its Claude model without the ethical safeguards required by the company. Furthermore, President Trump even ordered federal agencies to cease all collaboration with Anthropic! Calling it a risk to the supply chain.Â
The stakes are therefore high for Anthropic because if the conflict with Trump worsens, the company risks losing crucial federal contracts. But also, to see his model Claude marginalized. As a result, AnthroPAC could serve as leverage to support candidates in favor of more flexible regulation of AI, while weakening the company’s political adversaries. A risky strategy, but potentially profitable.
Which AI crypto could explode or collapse with the Anthropic-Trump conflict?
Among AI cryptos, Fetch.ai (FET) is arguably the most exposed to the repercussions of the conflict between Anthropic and the Trump administration. Indeed, this project, which combines blockchain and AI to create autonomous agents, depends heavily on regulatory progress in the United States. Too strict regulation could slow down its adoption, while relaxation would directly benefit its ecosystem.
Apart from FET, other cryptos like SingularityNET (AGIX) and Bittensor (TAO) are also worth watching. Two scenarios are emerging for 2026. In the best case scenario, relaxed regulation thanks to AnthroPAC could trigger a massive rise in AI cryptos. Conversely, if the conflict escalates, these assets could come under intense selling pressure, especially if the projects relocate outside the United States.
By launching AnthroPAC, Anthropic is not only playing the political card, it is redefining the rules of the game for the entire AI industry. Cryptos linked to this sector such as FET, AGIX or TAO, could be the big winners… or the first victims. One thing is certain, this standoff with the Trump administration goes well beyond a simple technological conflict.
