Super PACs turn AI regulation into a central campaign topic, spending millions in 2026 midterms
Two rival super PACs backed by major AI companies are pouring hundreds of millions into the 2026 midterms, with New York's 12th congressional district emerging as the first major battleground. Anthropic donated $20 million to Public First Action supporting AI safety regulations, while Leading the Future, backed by OpenAI's Greg Brockman and Marc Andreessen, has pledged $125 million to elect candidates favoring lighter regulation.