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AI groups are spending millions to influence the midterms

An analysis of federal campaign finance data shows that the political groups aligned with the two leading AI developers, OpenAI and Anthropic, have quietly but decisively intervened in key 2026 races.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 2, 11:03 AMAI groups are spending millions to influence the midterms

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