Anthropic appoints Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar as its first chief global affairs officer, tasking him with handling AI policy and government relations as regulatory and political tensions remain active. The company names Cuéllar, a veteran policy figure, to report to Anthropic president Daniela Amodei and work from Anthropic’s San Francisco headquarters, according to a spokesperson statement cited by Reuters. Both outlets describe the move as part of Anthropic’s effort to navigate “vast policy challenges” and a shifting regulatory landscape. The appointments comes amid continued strain in Anthropic’s relationship with the United States government, with one report specifically linking the timing to escalating tensions under the Trump administration. Cuéllar’s role is described as centered on global affairs and AI diplomacy, which includes engaging with governments and shaping the company’s approach to international policy developments. Overall, the reports present the hiring as a strategic step for Anthropic to better manage external political and regulatory interactions while its AI products, including the Claude model line, face evolving oversight.