Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) firm behind the chatbot Claude, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian Government. The deal aims to support AI safety, research, and workforce training. It also signals closer cooperation between government policies and AI development.
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The new MoU deal was announced after a March 31 meeting between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, Australia. The agreement sets out plans for joint safety tests, economic impact tracking, and deeper research ties. The work will involve Australia’s AI Safety Institute.
As part of the agreement, Anthropic will share findings on new model risks and behavior, take part in joint safety checks, and work with Australian universities. The company will also share data from its Economic Index with the government to help track how AI is spreading across the economy and what it means for workers.
Early efforts will focus on key sectors such as natural resources, agriculture, healthcare, and financial services. The plan also includes support for AI training and workforce education. Anthropic, in their statement, said the structure of the deal follows similar partnerships it already has with safety groups in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Japan.
Anthropic Expands Support for Australian AI Development
In addition to the AI safety agreement, Anthropic pledged AUD $3 million in Claude API credits for four leading Australian research firms. The funding will support work in disease research, genomics, and computer science education. The credits will go to the Australian National University, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and Curtin University.
In line with Australia’s National AI Plan, Anthropic said it is also considering future investment in data-center and energy projects across the country. Separate from the AUD $3 million research grant, Anthropic launched a new API credit program for VC-backed tech startups focusing on drug discovery, climate, material science, and medical diagnostics.
Eligible companies can receive up to $50,000 (about AUD $72,000) in credits to build with Claude, along with technical support as they expand their local presence. Anthropic also said these steps will support work already underway by Australian researchers and startups using Claude.
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