Silicon Valley's $100 million bet on AI-friendly politicians
Big names from Silicon Valley—like OpenAI President Greg Brockman and venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz—have kicked off a super PAC called "Leading the Future," putting over $100 million behind it. Their goal? To back candidates in the 2026 US midterm elections who support more open, industry-friendly AI policies, while pushing back against those favoring tough regulations. First up: New York, California, Illinois, and Ohio.