Silicon Valley is pouring millions into pro-AI PACs to sway midterms
15 days ago
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- Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI President Greg Brockman are investing over $100 million into PACs opposing strict AI regulations.
- The 'Leading the Future' super-PAC network will use donations and digital ads to advocate for favorable AI policies and oppose restrictive candidates.
- The group aims to prevent a 'patchwork of regulations,' fearing it could slow innovation and disadvantage the U.S. in the AI race against China.
- The strategy is inspired by the pro-crypto super-PAC Fairshake, which supported Donald Trump, and aligns with policies of White House AI czar David Sacks.
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