Anthropic has committed $1.5 million to the Python Software Foundation to enhance security in the Python ecosystem, focusing on protecting users from supply-chain attacks. The funding will support new tools for package review and strengthen the PSF's ongoing community efforts.

The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has withdrawn a $1.5 million grant proposal from the US National Science Foundation due to new terms that would restrict the organization from promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The PSF, which has a limited annual budget, deemed acceptance of the grant a significant risk to its operations and mission. A unanimous decision by the board led to the withdrawal of the application.