Anthropic forms national security advisory council to guide AI use in government

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic launched a National Security and Public Sector Advisory Council on Wednesday, aiming to deepen ties with Washington and allied governments as AI becomes increasingly central to defense and strategic planning.

The move underscores AI firms’ growing efforts to shape policies and ensure their technology supports democratic interests amid global competition.

The launch also comes as rivals such as OpenAI and Google DeepMind step up engagement with governments and regulators on AI safety, though neither has announced a dedicated national security advisory council.