Leading the Future network | Tech Influence Watch

Public First network | Tech Influence Watch

Committees, donors, and election spending across the Public First PAC network.

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

Conservative PACs have paid at least $1.6 million to the extended Metric Media network this election cycle, a Tow Center investigation reveals.

Nonprofits and political action committees (pacs) are using Metric Media’s extended network of local news sites to provide a range of campaign services to conservative candidates in the run-up to the November midterm elections, new research by the Tow Center shows.    The tactic of using partisan newspapers to launder advocacy is being taken up […]

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.

Tech Influence Watch

Tracking cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industry influence on 2026 elections in the United States.

Leading the Future

Leading the Future (LTF) is an American super PAC network focused on lobbying for policies friendly to the artificial intelligence industry. It launched in 2025 and received over $140 million from industry stakeholders including Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI President Greg Brockman and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale.[1] It operates the American Mission PAC in Republican primaries, the Think Big PAC in Democratic primaries, and the offshoot Build American AI.

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…

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.

Contributions to Super PACs and Hybrid PACs - FEC.gov

FEC information for nonconnected PACs about contributions to super PACs and hybrid PACs

Political Action Committees (PACs) - FEC.gov

Find what you need to know about the federal campaign finance process. Explore legal resources, campaign finance data, help for candidates and committees, and more.

The Pac-Man Rule at Conferences

I firmly believe that conferences can provide a lot of value for people in an industry. Conferences allow people to create a network, which helps them feel integrated in a community and profession....

The Pac-Man Rule at Conferences

I firmly believe that conferences can provide a lot of value for people in an industry. Conferences allow people to create a network, which helps them feel integrated in a community and profession....

JOBS AND DEMOCRACY PAC - committee overview - FEC.gov

Explore current and historic federal campaign finance data on the new fec.gov. Look at totals and trends, and see how candidates and committees raise and spend money. When you find what you need, export results and save custom links.

JOBS AND DEMOCRACY PAC - committee overview - FEC.gov

Explore current and historic federal campaign finance data on the new fec.gov. Look at totals and trends, and see how candidates and committees raise and spend money. When you find what you need, export results and save custom links.

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