Big Money, Bigger Skepticism: Voters Push Back on AI and Crypto in the 2026 Race
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A POLITICO poll finds Americans skeptical of both AI and cryptocurrency even as pro-AI and pro-crypto groups pour tens of millions into competitive 2026 races and lobbying. About 45% say investing in crypto isn’t worth the risk and 44% say AI is developing too quickly; two-thirds want federal AI rules, and nearly half trust traditional banks more than crypto. Leading the Future has raised over $75 million and Fairshake around $28 million to back candidates, signaling a new era of industry-driven spending that could face voter pushback if perceived to overwhelm politics.
Topics:business#artificial-intelligence#cryptocurrency#lobbying#midterm-elections#political-spending#politics
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