AI Giants Invest $50 Million to Support "Light-Touch Regulation" Candidates

Odaily News According to Bloomberg, AI industry leaders including Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman have invested $50 million into a super PAC named "Leading the Future." The aim is to help congressional candidates who support light-touch AI regulation win in the November elections.

This strategy draws from the cryptocurrency industry's successful experience in the 2024 elections, seeking to leverage political influence to secure a more favorable regulatory environment for emerging technologies. The establishment of this super PAC comes at a time when voters' concerns are growing about AI potentially leading to increased energy costs and job losses.

These tech leaders hope that by supporting pro-AI candidates, they can build a network of allies in Congress who support the development of the AI industry, thereby reducing regulatory hurdles that could hinder the technology's progress. (Bloomberg)