‘AI has been marketed horribly,’ LinkedIn co-founder says
But Reid Hoffman, also a Democratic megadonor, said he still sees a path for an "AI-positive" candidate to prevail in 2028.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor, criticized the way artificial intelligence has been marketed to Americans, stating that it has been done poorly during a recent summit. Despite his concern, Hoffman sees a chance for a tech optimist to win back the American public in the 2028 election if they can demonstrate how AI can economically benefit them amid rising costs of essential goods.
Hoffman believes that a different approach to messaging is needed, particularly in relation to data centers. However, he emphasized that AI and tech optimism are not prerequisites for his support in the 2028 election. "My political approach is not to support someone solely based on their alignment with my personal interests," Hoffman said.
"Instead, I support candidates who uphold the rule of law and refrain from spreading falsehoods, especially regarding election denialism." In the 2024 election cycle, Hoffman contributed substantial funds to former Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. He has also been at odds with President Donald Trump, who has accused Hoffman of funding his political opponents and supporting writer E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against Trump.
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