Public First Action
PulseAugur coverage of Public First Action — every cluster mentioning Public First Action across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
4 day(s) with sentiment data
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AI safety advocate Scott Wiener elected to Congress, poised to shape federal policy
Scott Wiener, who has championed AI regulation, has been elected to the U.S. Congress, potentially positioning him to influence federal AI policy. Wiener, formerly a California state senator, authored legislation focuse…
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Pro-AI Super PAC's Election Influence Efforts Fall Flat
The pro-AI super PAC network Leading the Future spent approximately $26 million during the midterm elections, primarily backing safe candidates and failing to significantly influence riskier races. Despite a large initi…
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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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UK Gov's £400B AI Boost Figure Traced to Google Report
The UK government has been citing a £400 billion economic boost from AI, a figure that has now been revealed to have originated from a report commissioned by Google. The government's own more recent assessment suggests …
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AI's political power tested in 2026 midterms, shaping 2028 presidential race
The upcoming 2026 midterm elections will serve as a crucial test for the political influence of artificial intelligence, examining how a niche policy debate evolves into a significant wedge issue. The outcomes will indi…
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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 lobby groups spend millions to influence US Congress on AI rules
Lobbying groups closely associated with AI laboratories are spending millions of dollars to influence the composition of the U.S. Congress. These groups, including "Leading the Future" and "Public First," are funding ad…
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Ex-NY Lawmaker Launches AI Policy Nonprofit After Industry Pushback
Alex Bores, a former Palantir engineer and New York state Assemblymember, has launched a new nonprofit called Who Decides. The organization aims to empower the public and existing advocacy groups with a unified agenda f…
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Anthropic-backed group spends $2.5M on Senate race
Public First Action, an organization backed by Anthropic, has initiated a $2.5 million broadcast campaign to support Republican Senator Ashley Moody. This marks the group's initial significant effort in the general elec…
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White House keeps AI security framework secret, drawing criticism
The White House has finalized a new cybersecurity framework for advanced AI models but is keeping its details confidential, sparking criticism from smaller AI startups and safety advocates. The framework, developed in c…
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Anthropic doubles AI policy advocacy funding to $40 million
Anthropic has doubled its funding for policy advocacy to $40 million, with an additional $20 million directed to Public First Action. The company clarified that these funds are for public education and policy work and a…
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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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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei donates $1M to AI safety advocacy group
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has made a significant political contribution by donating $1 million to Public First, a super PAC focused on advocating for AI safety regulations. This marks Amodei's first known seven-fi…
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Europeans divided on US vs. China ties, highlighting soft power's importance
A recent survey indicates that European opinion is divided on whether to strengthen ties with China or the United States, with a slight edge towards China in some regions. This highlights the growing importance of soft …
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Anthropic and OpenAI's $27M AI political proxy war ends in draw
Two major AI companies, Anthropic and OpenAI, engaged in a significant proxy war during a New York congressional primary, spending a combined $27 million. The race centered on Alex Bores, who was supported by pro-safety…
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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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Tech workers launch $5M PAC to counter Big Tech's AI lobbying efforts
A new political action committee, the Guardrails Alliance, has been launched by tech worker advocates to push for responsible AI legislation. The PAC, backed by small donations and labor unions, aims to counter the sign…
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Global Poll: US Seen as AI Leader by Some, China by Others
A global poll of over 18,000 individuals across 15 countries reveals a divided perception of AI leadership. While a majority in the United States, Japan, India, and Vietnam view the U.S. as the dominant AI superpower, r…
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Global Poll: China Leads AI Race, Lags in Trust
A recent poll indicates that many people globally perceive Chinese AI models as leading the technological race, even in nations allied with the US. The survey, conducted across 15 countries, found that respondents in 11…