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Big Tech Shifts Focus to State Elections After Federal Government Capture

Silicon Valley and Big Tech have significantly influenced federal government decisions, according to a report. The focus has now shifted to state-level elections as a strategy to gain influence in governmental areas where grassroots organizing still holds sway. AI

IMPACT Analysis suggests a strategic shift in tech industry influence from federal to state government, potentially impacting AI policy at multiple levels.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an opinion piece analyzing the influence of tech companies on government.

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Big Tech Shifts Focus to State Elections After Federal Government Capture

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

    "Silicon Valley has carried out a near-total capture of our federal government." "Meanwhile, Big Tech has pivoted to state elections in an attempt to undermine

    "Silicon Valley has carried out a near-total capture of our federal government." "Meanwhile, Big Tech has pivoted to state elections in an attempt to undermine the levels of government where our organizing still has leverage." ———————————————————— Title: The Tech Oligarchs Have C…