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Former Schumer Aide Joins Anthropic, Focuses on AI Policy

12/6/2025

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Maxwell Young, former aide to Sen. Chuck Schumer and Mayor Eric Adams, becomes Anthropic's head of policy communications to improve relations with the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
CEO Dario Amodei met with Trump officials to discuss AI policy, including export restrictions.
Anthropic says it hires based on expertise, not political affiliation, despite criticism from David Sacks.
Anthropic backs federal AI regulations and state safety measures, including California's SB 53.

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Maxwell Young, former aide to Sen. Chuck Schumer and Mayor Eric Adams, becomes Anthropic's head of policy communications to improve relations with the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
CEO Dario Amodei met with Trump officials to discuss AI policy, including export restrictions.
Anthropic says it hires based on expertise, not political affiliation, despite criticism from David Sacks.
Anthropic backs federal AI regulations and state safety measures, including California's SB 53.