{
  "id": 9812423,
  "title": "Anthropic investor Lonsdale says AI firms stoking fear to sway policy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/anthropic-investor-lonsdale-says-ai-firms-stoking-fear-to-sway-policy",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-25T18:52:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/anthropic-investor-lonsdale-says-ai-firms-stoking-fear-sway-policy-6411856"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joe Lonsdale, an investor in Anthropic and Palantir, criticized some AI companies for warning of existential risks to sway public policy. Lonsdale, founder of venture capital firm 8VC, argued these efforts by Anthropic and OpenAI, along with their support for outside groups, could help a few leading firms shape AI regulation and gain market dominance. Lonsdale emphasized safety concerns but urged careful response to fear and regulation. He praised Anthropic's leadership while criticizing the tactic of using fear to influence policy. Lonsdale also mentioned potential deals for Ukrainian defense companies and the need for accountability in autonomous weapons, particularly in conflict zones.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Investor Joe Lonsdale criticizes AI firms for stoking fear to influence policy.",
    "Anthropic and OpenAI's actions may shape AI regulation and market dominance.",
    "Lonsdale praises Anthropic's leadership while criticizing fear-based policy tactics."
  ],
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        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Anthropic investor Lonsdale says AI firms stoking fear to sway policy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/anthropic-investor-lonsdale-says-ai-firms-stoking-fear-to-sway-policy-9817296",
        "published": "2026-09-25T18:52:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}