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AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here’s how they fared

By Rebecca Bellan · TechCrunch · Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 22:45 (53m ago) · Original article ↗

AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle.

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AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here’s how they fared

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