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Crypto and AI funding shifts in US political campaigns · 6 sources tracked

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Cryptocurrency and AI industry funding is shifting in US political campaigns, with a notable decrease in support for Democratic candidates. While some races see significant AI industry investment, such as $5 million behind Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina, other areas like Maine show a withdrawal of crypto funding due to legislative votes. This financial realignment suggests a strategic pivot in how these industries are attempting to influence elections. AI

IMPACT Shifts in AI and crypto funding reveal evolving strategies for influencing US political outcomes.

RANK_REASON Significant shifts in industry funding patterns impacting political elections.

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Crypto and AI funding shifts in US political campaigns · 6 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [7]

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

    We've all headed how the # AI and # crypto money in the elections backfired. They've become a toxic brand. How about # AIPAC , tho? Guessing they have also beco

    We've all headed how the # AI and # crypto money in the elections backfired. They've become a toxic brand. How about # AIPAC , tho? Guessing they have also become the kiss of death, would love to know the stats.

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

    As a crypto/AI money watcher, tonight I’ll be closely watching: • Ohio Senate (special) • Nebraska Senate • South Carolina Senate • Wisconsin District 1 • Michi

    As a crypto/AI money watcher, tonight I’ll be closely watching: • Ohio Senate (special) • Nebraska Senate • South Carolina Senate • Wisconsin District 1 • Michigan Senate • Maine Senate • Arizona District 1 • Alabama District 2 • Michigan District 4 • Texas Senate # crypto # cryp…

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

    As usual, the ads mostly don’t mention crypto. One of the most-run anti-Brown ads is about “unleashing” IRS agents and “illegals”. In Wisconsin, a Crypto​.com-f

    As usual, the ads mostly don’t mention crypto. One of the most-run anti-Brown ads is about “unleashing” IRS agents and “illegals”. In Wisconsin, a Crypto​.com-funded PAC calls Mitchell Berman a “woke radical activist.” # crypto # cryptocurrency # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # USp…

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

    In Maine, crypto money is notably absent. The industry sat out after Susan Collins voted against the Clarity Act. Instead, Collins got $810K in support from the

    In Maine, crypto money is notably absent. The industry sat out after Susan Collins voted against the Clarity Act. Instead, Collins got $810K in support from the Alliance for a Better Future, a conservative AI group with advisers from Heritage Foundation and effective altruist-lin…

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

    In Michigan, crypto has switched sides from backing Elissa Slotkin (D) against Mike Rogers (R) in 2024 to backing Rogers against Abdul El-Sayed this cycle. # cr

    In Michigan, crypto has switched sides from backing Elissa Slotkin (D) against Mike Rogers (R) in 2024 to backing Rogers against Abdul El-Sayed this cycle. # crypto # cryptocurrency # AI # ArtificialIntelligence # USpol # USpolitics # citationNeededNewsletter # Michigan # Senate …

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

    In South Carolina, the AI industry is making its biggest general-election bet: about $5M behind Republican Darline Graham. $2.5M came from Building the Future,

    In South Carolina, the AI industry is making its biggest general-election bet: about $5M behind Republican Darline Graham. $2.5M came from Building the Future, a Leading the Future arm that appeared in October and hasn’t spent on any other federal race. Her opponent calls her “Da…

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

    Crypto has also stopped spending big for Democrats in general elections. In 2024 it put $10M apiece behind Slotkin and Gallego. This cycle, no Democrat has draw

    Crypto has also stopped spending big for Democrats in general elections. In 2024 it put $10M apiece behind Slotkin and Gallego. This cycle, no Democrat has drawn more than about $1M, and those are safe incumbents who voted the industry’s way. # crypto # cryptocurrency # AI # Arti…

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