The AI industry is pouring millions into US elections
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- #AI Industry
- #Tech Journalism
- #Podcast Launch
- The Blood in the Machine show pilot is launching, focusing on the AI industry's spending to influence elections.
- Reasons for starting the show include reader demand for audio content and the need to document growing resistance against big tech and AI.
- The first guest is Molly White, discussing AI and crypto money in politics and her Tech Influence Watch project.
- The show is produced by Ryan Hodes, with support from Kate Osborn, Koren Shadmi, Salman Al-Rashid, and others for music and engineering.
- It's a soft launch with video and podcast formats, aiming to reach a wider audience and incorporate media elements like protest clips.
- The written newsletter continues, but this week's edition is paused due to the show launch preparation.
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