Bellingcat Analysis: Google Ads Run By AI-Backed Super PACs Ahead of US Midterms 2026

Inside the Secretive World of Campaign Ads Funded by AI Super PACs

Bellingcat analysed more than 300 online video ad campaigns promoting or opposing candidates for the upcoming US midterm elections.

OpenAI Says It’s Not Responsible for the Leading the Future Super PAC. But Only Its Employees Seem to Believe That. — LessWrong

This is the full text of a post first published on Obsolete, a Substack that I write about the political economy of AI. I’m a freelance journalist an…

Election results | Tech Influence Watch

Results from the latest federal elections, and how candidates backed or opposed by crypto- and AI-focused super PACs and donors fared

AI Industry Super PAC Enters Midterm Elections With a $70 Million War Chest

The Leading the Future super PAC and its affiliates are attempting to steer AI regulations in their favor.

Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?

A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major parties

Bellingcat Analysis: FEC Data on AI Super PAC Ahead of US Midterms 2026

The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Has Poured Millions Into Nevada Shell Companies

Backed by Silicon Valley titans, Leading the Future has raised huge sums to promote pro-AI candidates on both side of the aisle.

AI Industry-Funded Super PACs Unlawfully Evaded Transparency Rules, CLC Alleges

On May 5, 2026, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that the super PACs “American Mission” and “Think Big” have unlawfully evaded federal

Key Congress staffers in AI debate are funded by tech giants like Google and Microsoft

Big tech companies are funneling money through a science nonprofit to help pay the salaries of AI staffers in Congress — and it’s just one example of the increasing influence outside-funded fellows are exerting on tech policy in Washington.

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What the shockingly large Democratic election sweep means for the tech world

AI money flopped, crypto’s “army” lost its marquee rematch, and data centers turned out to be a voting issue. Silicon Valley bought a lot of ads this year. Voters didn’t buy them. And Live Activities continue to impress.