How Elon Musk and Big Tech Poured Millions Into the Midterms, and Lost

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss the historic blue wave that swept the midterms and delivered a rebuke to the Trump administration, Big Tech, and data centers.

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How Elon Musk and Big Tech Poured Millions Into the Midterms, and Lost

Elon Musk and major tech companies invested millions in midterms, but it didn't pay off. Democrats swept Republicans in nearly every significant race, raising $400 million to fuel the efforts. While the AI super PAC network didn't significantly impact the elections, the overall results showed a strong rejection of data centers and election deniers. Big Tech's investment ultimately proved ineffective in swaying the midterms.

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