Ben Horowitz

The AI industry has spent over $65 million through super PACs ahead of the 2026 midterms, led by groups like Leading the Future supported by figures including OpenAI President Greg Brockman and Andreesen Horowitz. The PAC network includes Think Big (Democratic) and American Mission (GOP), with contributions from tech leaders such as Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz.

California's proposed 5% wealth tax on residents with over $1 billion in assets has drawn public opposition and relocation actions from billionaires like Larry Page and business leaders such as Bill Ackman and Ben Horowitz. The tax, backed by a labor union to address budget deficits, is set for a 2026 ballot vote and faces criticism for potentially discouraging entrepreneurship and expropriating private property.

A pro-AI super PAC, Leading the Future, is investing $2 million in Senate races and $750,000 in House primaries in key states, backing Trump-aligned candidates like Julia Letlow, Kurt Alme, and Kevin Hern who oppose restrictive AI regulations. The group, funded by tech executives including Greg Brockman, Marc Andreessen, and Ben Horowitz, aims to shape midterms by influencing primary outcomes.

A deep-pocketed AI-focused super PAC, Leading the Future, is investing $2 million in Senate races and $750,000 in House primaries to support pro-AI candidates in Louisiana, Montana, Oklahoma, California, and Washington. The group, backed by tech donors like Greg Brockman (OpenAI) and Marc Andreessen, is funding Trump-aligned candidates such as Rep. Julia Letlow, Kurt Alme, and Rep. Kevin Hern, who oppose restrictive AI regulations.