Anthropic has partnered with the Python Software Foundation, providing $1.5 million to improve security in the Python ecosystem. This funding aims to protect users from supply-chain attacks and may benefit other open-source projects as well.

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 eighth Python Developer Survey reveals a growth in Python's popularity with over 30,000 contributors, despite only 15 percent using the latest version 3.13 due to various reasons such as meeting current needs and compatibility issues. The Python Software Foundation has paused its grants program due to funding challenges, highlighting the need for corporate support as Python usage continues to rise in fields like web development and data science.

The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has withdrawn its $1.5 million grant proposal to the US government due to terms that conflicted with its values on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Although the grant would have significantly benefited the PSF’s budget and security initiatives, the organization prioritized its mission and community principles over the funding opportunity.