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Pro-AI Super PAC Keeps $31M Ready for the Midterms
With millions of dollars sitting in AI super PAC accounts, the industry's influence in the midterms is on track to expand.
TL;DR
- AI super PACs are preparing to increase their spending in the midterms.
- Leading the Future, a pro-AI development PAC, has $31.5 million and has disbursed funds to affiliated PACs.
- Public First Action, a nonprofit advocating for AI safety, is connected to super PACs that received significant donations from Anthropic executives and employees.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and employees collectively contributed over $2 million to a super PAC.
- Groups focused on AI safety and transparency are currently trailing industry-backed groups in fundraising.
- The overall spending by AI PACs is increasing as the midterms approach.