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Silicon Valley Invests $100M to Influence AI Regulation Debate

1/21/2026

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Silicon Valley is pouring money into the 2026 midterm elections to shape AI regulation.
Tech executives and companies fund AI-focused super PACs to influence state and federal races.
The spending escalates the debate as New York and California push safety laws, facing White House opposition.
Leading the Future, backed by over $100 million, targets New York assemblymember Alex Bores, who supports state-level AI regulations.

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Story summary

Silicon Valley is pouring money into the 2026 midterm elections to shape AI regulation.
Tech executives and companies fund AI-focused super PACs to influence state and federal races.
The spending escalates the debate as New York and California push safety laws, facing White House opposition.
Leading the Future, backed by over $100 million, targets New York assemblymember Alex Bores, who supports state-level AI regulations.