Anthropic Hires UK Lobbying Firm Ahead of IPO
Anthropic hired UK lobbying firm Charlesbye Ltd. to manage government pressure regarding artificial intelligence regulation before the company launches its initial public offering.
Anthropic PBC hired the UK lobbying firm Charlesbye Ltd. during the most recent quarter to manage increasing pressure for artificial intelligence regulation. This move marks the first time the AI developer has appeared in the UK lobbyist registry, which tracks payments made to contact government ministers or permanent secretaries.
Charlesbye Ltd. is managed by Lee Cain, the former communications director for former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The company is recruiting UK political veterans to counter AI backlash as it prepares for its initial public offering.
