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Silicon Valley's $100M Push for AI-Friendly Candidates

2/12/2026

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Silicon Valley elites plan to invest over $100 million in the 2026 midterms to back AI-friendly candidates through the super PAC Leading the Future.
Leading the Future seeks uniform AI regulations nationwide to override state limits, drawing criticism as oligarchic influence.
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for user privacy and Sen. Bernie Sanders urges a moratorium on AI data centers; the group also runs ads against Alex Bores, alleging misleading ties.

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Silicon Valley elites plan to invest over $100 million in the 2026 midterms to back AI-friendly candidates through the super PAC Leading the Future.
Leading the Future seeks uniform AI regulations nationwide to override state limits, drawing criticism as oligarchic influence.
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for user privacy and Sen. Bernie Sanders urges a moratorium on AI data centers; the group also runs ads against Alex Bores, alleging misleading ties.