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Big Tech PACs Spend Millions in AI Regulation Battleground Race

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Big tech companies and their associated PACs have significantly increased their spending in political races, as demonstrated by the New York 12th congressional district primary. Millions were invested by groups supporting and opposing AI regulation, with a particular focus on candidate Alex Bores, who sponsored an AI safety bill. Despite substantial funding from pro-AI PACs, Bores lost the election, highlighting the complex influence of tech money and public sentiment towards the AI industry. AI

IMPACT AI industry funding is increasingly shaping political landscapes, potentially influencing policy debates and election outcomes.

RANK_REASON Significant political spending by AI industry groups in a US congressional race. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Big Tech PACs Spend Millions in AI Regulation Battleground Race

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Robins-Early in New York ·

    Big tech spent millions on a single US congressional race. It won’t be the last time

    <p>Pro- and anti-AI groups spent $24m on a congressional contest in New York, but it’s unclear to what end</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jun/24/mamdani-new-york-primaries-midterms-democrats-republicans-trump-250-anniversary-politics-latest-u…

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