Pro-AI network Leading the Future wades into first set of state legislative races
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The pro-AI network Leading the Future is now targeting state legislative races with endorsements.
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This group's involvement could influence state laws regarding artificial intelligence, potentially affecting future technology regulations and your privacy.
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The pro-artificial intelligence (AI) network Leading the Future is now targeting state legislative races, announcing its first slate of endorsements on Thursday. This move follows the network's previous investment of millions of dollars into congressional primaries this year. Leading the Future, comprised of several pro-AI super PACs, aims to shape policy at the local level. This expansion indicates a growing effort by AI advocacy groups to influence political outcomes beyond federal elections. The network's involvement in state races could significantly impact future AI-related legislation at the state level.
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Leading the Future announced its first slate of endorsements for state legislative races.
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