Exclusive: AI safety money floods into political races
Summary
Groups and individuals who want stricter rules for artificial intelligence (AI) have spent nearly $50 million this election cycle to support U.S. candidates who favor AI safety regulation. This spending shows a growing political influence from AI researchers and safety advocates who want laws to manage AI risks.Key Facts
- AI safety groups and donors have spent about $48 million supporting candidates in both Democratic and Republican races.
- Donors include AI researchers from companies like OpenAI and Redwood.
- Guardrails Alliance, an AI safety group backed by tech workers, raised $11.7 million for political support through a super PAC and other organizations.
- Some AI industry executives have pulled back large donations due to internal disagreements about regulation.
- Groups against rapid AI development have spent less money than expected, giving safety advocates more influence.
- Donors say they support candidates based on their views on AI regulation, not party affiliation.
- A super PAC called Leading the Future still holds over $31 million and backs both Democrats and Republicans, aiming for a broad coalition.
- The election cycle will test whether candidates taking AI industry money and opposing regulation face political losses.
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