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Exclusive: AI Safeguards Group Pours Millions Into Republican Candidates
Public First Action is launching a $15 million project to support Republican candidates in the midterms.
TL;DR
- Public First Action is launching a $15 million project to support Republican candidates in the midterms.
- The group aims to appeal to conservative Americans who want AI rules.
- Over $7 million in advertising will support Republican candidates backing AI regulation.
- Funding will also support polling on conservative attitudes toward AI.
- The group advocates for AI safety, transparency, and stronger oversight.
- Ads will support Republicans backing bills to tighten U.S. control over semiconductors and sensitive tech.
- The ads will also support members who worked to keep preemption of state AI laws out of the defense policy bill.