Chris Larsen
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- founded Ripple 90%
- affiliated with Proposition 40 70%
- affiliated with Sergey Brin 70%
- invested in Building a Better California (political committee) 70%
- affiliated with Mark Cuban 70%
- invested in Alex Bores 50%
- invested in You Can Push Back 50%
- other You Can Push Back 50%
- competes with Alex Bores 50%
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Consultant who once fought 'billionaire boys' club' now leads opposition to California wealth tax
A political consultant, Ned Wigglesworth, who previously criticized the influence of wealthy individuals in politics, is now leading the opposition to California's Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax. This measure aim…
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Google co-founders clash over $100M campaign against California billionaire tax
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and co-founder Sergey Brin are reportedly in disagreement over the strategy and spending of a $100 million campaign against California's Proposition 40, a proposed billionaire wealth tax. …
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Billionaires fight California wealth tax with millions in donations · 1 source tracked
Several prominent billionaires, including Peter Thiel, Chris Larsen, Sergey Brin, and John Doerr, are collectively donating millions to oppose California's Proposition 40, a proposed one-time wealth tax. This measure, i…
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Black entrepreneur launches floating nuclear reactors for Port of Long Beach
Bluecore Energy, founded by Kofi Asante Ofori-Atta, is developing floating small modular nuclear reactors to power the Port of Long Beach, California. The company recently secured $10 million in pre-seed funding and est…
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California billionaires fund $110M campaign against wealth tax · 1 source tracked
California billionaires are funding a campaign to block Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on assets exceeding $1 billion, which aims to increase healthcare funding. Major contributions have come from venture ca…
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Tech donors fuel Colorado primary race amid AI regulation debate · 2 sources tracked
Political campaigns in Colorado's eighth congressional district are becoming exceptionally expensive due to significant financial backing from Silicon Valley executives and tech companies. Candidates are being supported…
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Big Tech PACs Spend Millions in AI Regulation Battleground Race
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 supporti…
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AI Super PACs Spend $27M in Local Election Amid Safety Debate · 2 sources tracked
Corporate AI super PACs have spent nearly $28 million to influence the outcome of a local New York congressional primary election. The race has become a proxy battleground for AI safety advocates, particularly those ali…
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AI industry pours millions into NYC primary, sparking 'AI civil war'
A New York City congressional primary race has become a focal point for the artificial intelligence industry's efforts to influence AI legislation. Super PACs funded by tech billionaires and AI companies are spending mi…
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AI industry factions clash in Manhattan primary over regulation
A political battleground has emerged in a Manhattan congressional primary, where tech industry factions are heavily investing in the outcome. Investors backing OpenAI have spent millions through a group called Leading t…
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AI company opposition boosts NY politician Alex Bores in primary
A political candidate, Alex Bores, has unexpectedly gained prominence in New York's 12th congressional district primary due to opposition from AI companies. A super PAC funded by OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z executives ha…
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Chris Larsen to fund NY House race amid AI policy debate
Chris Larsen, a billionaire, is planning to invest $3.5 million in a New York House race. This move comes amidst a broader political debate surrounding artificial intelligence during the midterm elections. The involveme…