Andreessen Horowitz is joining other Silicon Valley investors in a $100 million political network to influence US AI policy. The 'Leading the Future' platform will lead federal and state Super PACs, funding candidates with a pro-AI agenda. The organisation will focus on drafting policy proposals, lobbying, and public relations to shape the public's perception of the AI industry.
Backers of the platform include Andreessen Horowitz, Greg and Anna Brockman, AI firm Perplexity, Ron Conway from SV Angel, and Joe Lonsdale from 8VC. The organisation will target races in primary and general elections. It will also rate lawmakers on their voting track record.
The move mirrors the crypto industry's successful political strategies. The aim is to support policies that unlock the transformative and economic benefits of AI, while addressing unnecessary regulation. The group will target lawmakers in California, New York, Illinois, and Ohio with ads and campaign cash.
