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Analysis: AI political groups have spent $78.5M on US federal
Analysis: AI political groups have spent $78.5M on US federal candidates during the 2026 cycle; AI accelerationists spent $34M and safeguard-focused groups $39M
TL;DRAI industry groups spent $78.5M on 2026 candidates; accelerationists and safety advocates split roughly evenly.
Why it matters: Tech's internal AI policy divide is now shaping electoral outcomes and future regulation.
Silicon Valley's bid to dominate artificial intelligence politics has devolved into a fight with itself.
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