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AI Super PACs Lose Their Edge in Washington

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Politico Tech ·

Silicon Valley's AI-focused super PACs are seeing diminished influence as lawmakers grow skeptical of their lobbying. New campaign finance data shows spending dropped 30% in the last quarter. The shift reflects broader fatigue with tech industry promises on AI safety.

Meridian48 take
The waning fear factor suggests policymakers are no longer buying the 'existential risk' narrative that tech giants used to drive their agenda.
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