AI groups are spending millions to influence the midterms
Political groups aligned with OpenAI and Anthropic have reportedly intervened in key 2026 election races. Federal campaign finance data indicates these groups are spending millions to influence the midterms.
Artificial intelligence companies racing to shape how the federal government might regulate their industry amid rising safety and economic concerns are spending heavily to influence which candidates make it to Congress.
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