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Anthropic-backed AI safety super PAC Public First spent $63M+ in the 2026 midterms, and 10 of the 17 congressional candidates it backed won their elections (Emily Birnbaum/Bloomberg)

Source: TECHMEME · NOV 07, 2026

Emily Birnbaum / Bloomberg : Anthropic-backed AI safety super PAC Public First spent $63M+ in the 2026 midterms, and 10 of the 17 congressional candidates it backed won their elections — Candidates who favor stricter oversight of artificial intelligence racked up wins in key congressional races, aided …

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  • Anthropic
  • AI Safety
  • AI regulation
  • Bloomberg

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