According to Reuters, the pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future has raised $140 million for the 2026 U.S. elections, with funding from executives at OpenAI, Palantir, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, approaching the $200 million the cryptocurrency industry spent in the previous election cycle. AI lobbying faces competition from a coalition led by Anthropic, which has donated $20 million each to the lobbying group Public First Action on two occasions; the organization and its affiliated groups have collectively invested approximately $80 million to mitigate major AI risks.
Leading the Future Raises $140M for the 2026 U.S. Election, Approaching Crypto’s Previous Spending Levels
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AI and crypto news broke as the pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future announced it has raised $140 million for the 2026 U.S. election. Backers include OpenAI, Palantir executives, and Andreessen Horowitz. The amount is close to the $200 million spent by the crypto industry in the previous election cycle. Anthropic has donated $20 million each to Public First Action, with the group and its allies investing approximately $80 million to address major AI risks. Crypto industry developments highlight its growing financial influence in political spending.
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