# Anthropic, Newsom sign deal to expand AI use in California government > Source: > Published: 2026-06-29 12:13:29+00:00 # Anthropic, Newsom sign deal to expand AI use in California government California's governor inks an agreement with the Claude maker as the state moves to embed AI deeper into its government operations California Governor Gavin Newsom has been building a deliberate architecture around how California procures and governs AI, with Anthropic as a consistent presence in that picture. However, as of June 2026, no confirmed agreement between Anthropic and the California government has been verified. ## The regulatory groundwork On March 30, 2026, Newsom signed Executive Order N-5-26, which established stricter safeguards for AI vendors doing business with the state. The order specifically targets issues like algorithmic bias and data privacy, and requires vendors to meet certain transparency and accountability standards before California agencies can work with them. The March order also included a notable provision allowing the state to work around Pentagon supply-chain restrictions on certain AI models. That matters because Anthropic had previously faced scrutiny over its ties to the Department of Defense, including restrictions on military applications of its technology. California’s executive order essentially created a lane for the state to continue working with Anthropic regardless of how those federal dynamics play out. A follow-on executive order, signed on May 21, 2026, mandated formal studies on how AI-driven labor market shifts would affect California workers. Anthropic had already been engaged with California’s policy apparatus. The company responded to Newsom’s AI Working Group in March 2025, with a submission that emphasized transparency standards, and was commended for that approach by the administration. There are no crypto or digital asset components to this picture. The focus is entirely on traditional government procurement and AI software integration. **Disclosure:** This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our [Editorial Policy](https://cryptobriefing.com/editorial-policy/).