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AI, Crypto, Gambling Firms Fuel Record $646M in US Political Donations

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Corporate America has invested a record $646 million in U.S. political campaigns leading up to the midterms. This spending has already surpassed the total for the entire 2024 presidential election cycle by 40 percent. Companies involved in AI, cryptocurrency, and online gambling represent over half of these political contributions. AI

IMPACT AI companies are increasingly participating in political funding, potentially influencing policy decisions.

RANK_REASON Significant political funding event involving AI and other industries. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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AI, Crypto, Gambling Firms Fuel Record $646M in US Political Donations

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Corporate America has poured a record $646 million into U.S. political campaigns ahead of the midterms, already eclipsing spending during the entire 2024 presid

    Corporate America has poured a record $646 million into U.S. political campaigns ahead of the midterms, already eclipsing spending during the entire 2024 presidential election cycle by 40 percent, according to a new analysis. Crypto, online gambling and # AI companies account for…

    LINKS independent.co.uk/…/public-citizen-corpor…

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