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Tech companies, including AI firms, are shifting their lobbying efforts to state-level races to influence regulations amid federal legislative gridlock. This strategy aims to secure favorable local policies for AI deployment.
OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington, hiring lobbyists, and ramping up spending to influence federal lawmakers. This marks a fever pitch in Silicon Valley's AI lobbying efforts. The moves aim to shape AI policy amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz invested $25 million into a pro-AI super political action committee. This contribution elevates the PAC's total funds beyond $50 million. The funding bolsters the AI industry's political resources ahead of November midterm elections.
Anthropic PBC hired lobbying firm Ballard Partners. Move comes amid prolonging fight with Pentagon per new documents.
Oracle founder Larry Ellison reportedly donated $45 million to support Donald Trump's political circle. This move is seen as a strategic effort to influence policy and benefit Oracle's business and his son's media ventures.
The Verge discusses the influence of corporate AI super PACs in local elections while promoting their new student subscription offer. The article emphasizes the importance of human-curated news over algorithmic content.
Varun Chandra, a top UK government adviser, held 16 undisclosed meetings with executives from Google, Meta, and Apple. Discussions covered AI, regulations, and Trump’s administration. Concerns rise over closed-door lobbying.
Build American AI, a nonprofit tied to a super PAC funded by OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz executives, is paying influencers to promote pro-US AI narratives. The campaign aims to heighten fears about Chinese AI advancements.
Apple and Google swiftly defeated a California bill designed to aid smaller rivals. The move highlights their massive political influence in their home state. It pits tech giants against smaller competitors.
Microsoft and US tech firms lobbied EU to add a confidentiality clause to green regulations. This hides individual data center pollution from public scrutiny. Only aggregated national energy data will be visible to researchers.