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AI companies are spending hundreds of millions on the midterms, and they want one thing

The Next WebPublished Jul 9, 2026

AI companies and their backers are investing hundreds of millions in the 2026 US midterms via super PACs like Leading the Future and Innovation Council Action to promote a unified national AI regulatory framework and oppose stricter state laws. This effort follows the Senate's removal of a federal preemption provision and aims to prevent a fragmented regulatory landscape that could hinder AI development.

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