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Analysis: AI political groups have spent $78.5M on US federal candidates during the 2026 cycle; AI accelerationists spent $34M and safeguard-focused groups $39M (Luke Fountain/CNBC)

Silicon Valley's bid to dominate artificial intelligence politics has devolved into a fight with itself.

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