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technology-and-us-politics12 days ago•4 min saved

New pro‑AI group pledges $100m to influence US midterms amid regulation debate

A fresh pro‑AI political group, Innovation Council Action, backed by Donald Trump adviser David Sacks and led by Taylor Budowich, plans to spend at least $100 million to back midterm candidates, signaling AI policy as a key battleground. The effort adds to a slate of pro‑AI fundraising as Washington weighs a federal regulatory framework versus state rules, with Sacks arguing for a single national standard. The move comes alongside other industry‑funded efforts and shifting public opinion on AI oversight.

via Financial Times|

#ai-regulation #david-sacks #political-fundraising

politics20 days ago•26 min saved

Hidden donors behind midterm ads push total over $200M

Outside groups poured roughly $200M into midterm campaigns, with AIPAC-linked committees funneling over $5M to allied groups to defeat Illinois Democrats critical of Israel; the spending was routed through shell organizations to obscure donors, highlighting how campaign-finance secrecy can influence elections.

via The Washington Post|

#american-israel-public-affairs-committee #campaign-finance #illinois-united-states

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

iOS 26's new features impact political campaigns and enhance security

iOS 26 introduces a new opt-in message filtering system that automatically sorts messages from unknown senders into a separate inbox, causing concern among political fundraisers who fear it will significantly reduce their ability to reach voters and raise funds, potentially costing the GOP over $25 million in revenue. The change impacts political and marketing communications by making it harder to contact recipients directly, prompting calls for a pushback before the full release in September.

via 9to5Mac|

#ios-26 #messages-filtering #political-fundraising

politics1 year ago

Matt Gaetz Joins Cameo Amidst Political Drama and Comparisons to Santos

Matt Gaetz, a U.S. Congressman, has joined the personalized video platform Cameo, following a similar move by fellow politician George Santos. This decision is seen as a strategy to engage with supporters and potentially raise funds through social media.

via The New York Times|

#cameo #george-santos #matt-gaetz

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Texas GOP Faces Internal Strife, Leadership Changes, and Closed Primaries

The Texas Republican Party is shifting away from its traditional alliance with corporate America, embracing a populist, anti-corporate agenda. This change was evident at the recent Texas Republican Convention, which saw a significant drop in corporate sponsorships from major companies like Verizon, Comcast, and Chevron. The new party chair, Abraham George, reflects this shift, while some party members argue for re-engaging with corporate sponsors. The move has led to decreased corporate donations and increased internal party conflicts, impacting the party's fundraising and political dynamics.

via CNBC|

#anti-corporate-agenda #corporate-sponsorship #political-fundraising

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Katie Britt's Fundraising Plea, SOTU Anecdote, and Immigration Debate: A Republican Perspective"

Senator Katie Britt, following a widely mocked State of the Union rebuttal, blamed the "far-left media" for the negative response in a fundraising email, claiming her "heart is broken" for those she was speaking on behalf of. Despite widespread ridicule, she emphasized that she stood up to Biden for the next generation of Americans and urged supporters to send a message to the "radical left." The email linked to her campaign donation site, where she reiterated her criticism of the media and the Democrats.

via The Daily Beast|

#fundraising-plea #katie-britt #media-backlash

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Resignation and Scandal Shake Japan's Ruling Party Leadership

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced his resignation as chief of his faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party amid allegations of underreported revenue from political fundraising parties. Kishida's predecessors typically resigned from their faction leadership positions to avoid the appearance of patronage-driven politics, but he had retained the position since assuming office. The move comes as Kishida's approval ratings have dropped and calls for him to regain public trust have increased.

via The Japan Times|

#fumio-kishida #liberal-democratic-party #political-fundraising

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Eric Adams's Top Fundraiser Steps Down Amid FBI Scrutiny and Raid

Brianna Suggs, the top fund-raiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is no longer working in that role following an FBI raid on her home. Mayor Adams had previously expressed confidence in Suggs and her qualifications for the job, but has now reversed his stance without providing specific reasons for the change. The federal investigation into Adams's campaign has caused turmoil within his administration.

via The New York Times|

#brianna-suggs #eric-adams #fbi-raid

cryptocurrency2 years ago•1 min saved

Bitcoin Donations Gain Traction in US Presidential Race

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has become the second US presidential candidate to accept Bitcoin donations, following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement two days ago. Ramaswamy made the announcement at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, where he encouraged others to make the 2024 election "a referendum on fiat currency." Donors will be awarded a non-fungible token (NFT) that can be claimed upon donating. Accepting Bitcoin donations opens a new avenue for political fundraising and Ramaswamy predicts that it will further fuel his fundraising efforts.

via Benzinga|

#bitcoin #bitpay #cryptocurrency