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September 3, 2026
AI and Crypto Super PACs Increase Spending to $265 Million for Midterms
- Super PACs linked to AI and crypto have pledged $265 million for the midterms, significantly increasing their political influence.
- The AI sector, including major companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, is following the spending tactics previously used by crypto groups in 2024.
- In New York's 12th congressional district, AI-related PACs spent over $27 million, contributing to a high-profile defeat of pro-AI candidate Alex Bores.
- Public sentiment against data centers is rising, complicating the political landscape for candidates receiving support from AI and crypto interests.
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- AI and crypto groups were among the biggest players in this year’s primaries. Here’s how they did.Sep 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM · Politico
- AI companies are dumping $265M into the midterms as data center backlash sweeps through communitiesSep 5, 2026 at 12:23 PM · Independent