AI industry leaders, including Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman, have committed $50 million to a super PAC called "Leading the Future," aimed at helping congressional candidates who support mild regulation of AI win the November election. This strategy draws on the cryptocurrency industry's success in the 2024 election, aiming to leverage political influence to secure a more favorable regulatory environment for emerging technologies. The super PAC was formed at a time of growing voter concerns about AI potentially leading to higher energy costs and job losses. These tech leaders hope to build a network of allies in Congress supporting the AI industry by supporting pro-AI candidates, reducing regulatory hurdles that could hinder the technology's development. (Bloomberg)