# Anthropic pitches bill limiting government power to block AI releases

_Published Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM EDT · AI, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Anthropic representatives have pitched US lawmakers a draft AI safety bill that would limit the circumstances in which the government could block a model's release, Politico reported, citing sources. The proposal concerns government authority over whether AI models can reach the market.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261016/p25#a261016p25)

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