POLITICSMay 29 · 00:03 UTCAXIOSAndrew Solender

How AI, crypto and AIPAC are ending political careers

AI companies, cryptocurrency industry groups, and pro-Israel organizations are spending significant funds to influence House primaries, targeting specific candidates with large expenditures. Examples include $8 million spent against GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and $5 million by Protect Progress in Texas to support Christian Menefee over Al Green.

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