The AI industry’s race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash

What happened: Anthropic and OpenAI have set up super PACs supporting Republican and Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections, as Congress faces calls to regulate AI. Key numbers: $100 million funneled into super PACs Why it matters: Analysts say the companies hope to open doors of access when a new Congress takes up regulatory questions, and are building a slate of allies in Congress. The Campaign Legal Center filed an FEC complaint alleging OpenAI-backed PACs evaded reporting requirements through shell companies; Leading the Future said it complies with all applicable laws.

Anthropic and OpenAI have set up super PACs supporting Republican and Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections, as Congress faces calls to regulate AI.

Analysts say the companies hope to open doors of access when a new Congress takes up regulatory questions, and are building a slate of allies in Congress. The Campaign Legal Center filed an FEC complaint alleging OpenAI-backed PACs evaded reporting requirements through shell companies; Leading the Future said it complies with all applicable laws.