OpenAI and Anthropic-aligned super PACs have spent $55.7M on the US midterms so far; of 95 ads, all avoided reference to data centers and only some mentioned AI (New York Times)
Super PACs aligned with OpenAI and Anthropic have collectively spent $55.7M on the US midterms. Out of 95 advertisements, none mentioned data centers, and only a portion referenced AI. These groups have channeled significant funds into the struggle for control of Congress.
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New York Times:
OpenAI and Anthropic-aligned super PACs have spent $55.7M on the US midterms so far; of 95 ads, all avoided reference to data centers and only some mentioned AI — See how groups aligned with Anthropic and OpenAI have funneled major money into the fight for control of Congress. — Leading the