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AI PACs spend $79M in midterms with mixed results · 4 sources tracked
AI-focused political action committees (PACs) spent approximately $79 million in the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to influence races and shape future AI regulation. The spending yielded mixed results, with some heavil…
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Voter Choice charts campaign finance data using Claude AI
Voter Choice has created a visualization of campaign finance data for candidates in Texas's 7th and 38th congressional districts. This data, sourced from Federal Election Commission filings, is presented through an inte…
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Montana voters challenge Citizens United with ballot initiative
Montana voters are deciding on Initiative 194, a ballot measure aimed at restricting corporate and nonprofit political spending within the state. Proponents argue this initiative redefines corporate powers rather than d…
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Elon Musk surpasses George Soros in political donations
Elon Musk has significantly increased his political donations, contributing $427.5 million to federal political committees in the 17 months following his May 2025 statement about reducing his political spending. This am…
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Google's AI Mode Refuses to State 2020 Election Winner
Google's AI Mode is reportedly refusing to answer basic historical questions, such as who won the 2020 US presidential election. Instead of providing a direct answer, the AI often directs users to check Federal Election…
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AI's dual nature: amplifying human traits and concentrating power
AI amplifies both human strengths and weaknesses, with its potential for progress tempered by risks of increased inequality and societal tension. The concentration of power in a few entities controlling AI development r…
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Silicon Valley AI political groups clash over regulation ahead of 2026 election
Political action committees in Silicon Valley focused on AI development are increasingly clashing ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Groups advocating for rapid AI advancement and deregulation have outspent those pushing…
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Google AI avoids direct answers on 2020 election results
Google's AI Mode has been observed to provide evasive answers when asked about the 2020 US presidential election results, often directing users to consult official sources like the Federal Election Commission. This caut…
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Pro-AI Super PACs funnel millions into Nevada shell companies
A network of pro-AI super PACs, funded by major AI investors, has funneled millions of dollars into mysterious Nevada-based LLCs. These shell companies, operating from post office boxes and mail centers, are allegedly u…
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AI deepfakes in campaigns spark legal threats as regulations lag
AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly being used in political campaigns, leading to legal challenges and cease-and-desist letters. Candidates are facing accusations over misleading AI videos that falsely attribute sta…
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MAGA Inc. launches $10M ad blitz in Texas Senate race
MAGA Inc., a political group associated with Donald Trump, has announced a $10 million expenditure for television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race. This marks the first major general election spending…
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Nvidia forms PAC to influence US AI policy and Congress
Nvidia has established a federal political action committee (PAC) to influence US policymakers, recognizing the substantial impact of upcoming decisions on the AI industry. The PAC will fund politicians from both partie…
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Gmail to allow political campaigns to bypass spam filter
Google is launching a new Gmail Verified Sender Program on September 8th, which will allow political campaigns in the US to bypass the platform's spam filter. To qualify, campaigns must use verified domains and maintain…
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Pro-AI super PACs amass $31M for midterm elections, outpacing safety advocates
Pro-AI super PACs are amassing significant funds to influence the upcoming midterm elections, with "Leading the Future" reporting over $31 million in its accounts. This PAC, backed by tech executives and investors advoc…
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Trump backs Graham's sister for interim Senate seat; special election looms
Following the unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham, President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Darline Graham Nordone, Graham's sister, to fill his U.S. Senate seat on an interim basis. South Carolina Governor H…
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Supreme Court strikes down party spending limits in major campaign finance ruling
The Supreme Court has struck down federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates, a decision that reshapes campaign finance rules. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court determined that these…
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AI Money Watch tracks $125M in political spending by AI super PAC
A new website called AI Money Watch is monitoring campaign finance data to track the spending of AI super PACs. The site is specifically tracking Leading the Future (LTF), which has raised $125 million for the current m…
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AI Super PACs spend over $32M, new tracker reveals
A new tracker, ElectHumans.com, monitors independent expenditures made by AI Super PACs. This initiative aims to provide transparency into the financial activities of these political action committees. To date, over $32…