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Blender change the Anthropic AI funding deal, with discussions planned for AI PoliciesThe Blender Foundation has altered its sponsorship deal with Anthropic following backlash, with Anthropic's funding now being a direct donation without sponsorship status. The foundation will also strengthen its processes for accepting donations and develop formal policies regarding generative AI technologies. Blender currently has no plans to integrate generative AI functionality into its software.- Anthropic begin funding Blender as a Corporate PatronThe Blender Foundation has announced that the AI company Anthropic has become a Corporate Patron, committing to donate at least €240,000 annually. Blender is a popular free and open-source 3D creation software used in video games and movies. Anthropic joins other patrons like Epic Games and Netflix, with the funding supporting core development and foundational features of the software.