Anthropic-funded group backs candidate attacked by rival AI super PAC
Anthropic-funded organization counters a rival PAC backed by OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, and Perplexity.
A political clash between major AI companies is playing out in a New York congressional race. Assembly member Alex Bores is being targeted by the super PAC 'Leading the Future,' which is armed with over $100 million from backers including venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI President Greg Brockman, AI search startup Perplexity, and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale. In response, an organization funded by AI safety-focused company Anthropic, Future Forward, is now backing Bores. This conflict highlights how leading AI firms are deploying significant capital to influence political outcomes and shape the future regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence, moving beyond lobbying into direct electoral politics.
- Rival super PAC 'Leading the Future' has a $100M war chest from backers like Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI's Greg Brockman.
- The PAC is targeting NY Assembly member Alex Bores's congressional campaign.
- Anthropic-funded group Future Forward is now backing Bores, creating a direct political clash between AI giants.
Why It Matters
AI regulation is now being decided through multi-million dollar political campaigns, not just congressional hearings.