Anthropic Proposes AI Policy Recommendations to the White House
The folks at Anthropic have some big ideas for the U.S. government, and they’re not shy about sharing them. Recently, they sent a hefty set of suggestions to the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, pushing for a game plan that could keep America ahead in the wild world of artificial intelligence. With AI advancing fast, they’re convinced it’s time to act—or risk falling behind.
Anthropic’s crew, led by CEO Dario Amodei, predicts we’ll see some jaw-dropping AI systems by late 2026 or early 2027. In his book Machines of Loving Grace, Amodei says these machines could outsmart Nobel Prize winners in fields like biology or engineering.
Picture this—AI that can browse the web, control lab gear, or even churn out videos, all on its own. Their latest releases, like Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude Code, back up the claim that we’re getting close to that reality.
So, what’s the plan? Anthropic’s got six key moves they think the U.S. needs to make. First up, they want the government to get serious about testing AI for national security risks. Think expert teams digging into both homegrown and foreign systems to spot any weak spots.
They also argue for tougher rules on exporting high-end chips—like Nvidia’s H20—saying the U.S. should lock down the tech that powers these smart machines and keep it out of rivals’ hands.
Security’s a big deal for them too. They’re calling for tighter connections between AI labs and intelligence agencies, plus faster clearances for industry pros. And with AI eating up more power than ever, they’re pushing for a massive boost—50 gigawatts of new energy by 2027—to keep the data centers humming. Streamlined permits would help make that happen quick.
On the flip side, they see AI shaking up the economy big time. To keep things fair, they suggest updating how we track jobs and wages—think modern tweaks to Census Bureau surveys.
They also want the government to jump on the AI train itself, figuring out where these tools can speed up public services. ‘We expect powerful AI systems will emerge in late 2026 or early 2027,’ Amodei writes, and they’re betting it’ll change how everything works.
The timing’s worth a eyebrow raise. With Trump rolling back Biden’s AI Executive Order in January 2025—critics called its rules a headache—Anthropic’s stepping in with a mix of fresh and familiar ideas.
They’re not just dreaming big; they’re warning that without action, the U.S. could lose its edge. ‘Machines of Loving Grace’ paints a future where AI does the heavy lifting, but only if we’re ready for it. Will the government listen? That’s the trillion-dollar bet.
