Silicon Valley leaders are launching 'Leading the Future', a super-PAC network with over $100 million, to influence the 2026 US midterm elections. Backed by figures like Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI's Greg Brockman, the initiative aims to support industry-friendly AI policies. The PAC will advocate for candidates who favour innovation and oppose those supporting strict AI regulations.
'Leading the Future' seeks to counter what it views as excessive restrictions that could impede AI deployment and maintain US competitiveness. The organisation will utilise campaign donations, state-level PACs, digital ads, and a 501(c)(4) arm to influence races at state and national levels. This approach mirrors the strategy employed by the crypto-focused Fairshake, which successfully backed candidates aligned with its interests.
The super-PAC intends to reshape Congress to be more supportive of major industry players such as OpenAI. It seeks to sideline voices calling for more AI regulation, arguing that current AI systems could evolve to threaten human survival. The PAC's influence may become a decisive factor in shaping AI legislation, with potential implications for the industry and broader US policy debates.
