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The AI industry’s race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash

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Anthropic and OpenAI funnel $100 million into super PACs for midterm elections

Leading AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI have contributed $100 million to political action committees supporting both Republican and Democratic candidates in the midterm elections, spending nearly $60 million on races as Congress faces pressure to regulate the industry.

Oct 19, 2026·4 sourcesCampaign financeBig tech public policy & lobbyingTech lobbying & public policy influenceUS midterm electionsAI IndustryElections2026 U.S. midterm electionsLobbying
Anthropic and OpenAI funnel $100 million into super PACs for midterm elections
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