Google, Meta Fund Political Campaigns for AI Advantage

TL;DR. California tech billionaires, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin, spend millions ahead of state elections to shape AI regulatory policies. - Industry leaders channel funds through Super PACs to back candidates influencing future tech legislation. - Google and Meta jointly contribute 0 million to a Super PAC supporting assembly and Senate candidates. - Donations aim to ensure an unfettered growth rate for AI development without restrictive regulations.

Tech billionaires invest heavily in California elections to influence AI regulatory policy.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin spent $66 million to oppose a billionaire tax on the November ballot.
Google and Meta collectively funded a 0 million Super PAC for local district candidates.
The spending aims to secure political and regulatory leverage for AI industry dominance.

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Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg — theguardian.com

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