Silicon Valley Leaders Launch $100M Super-PAC Against AI Regulation

Silicon Valley tech leaders and investors, including venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI, have launched a $100 million super PAC called Leading the Future to advocate for pro-AI policies and oppose strict AI regulations ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. The group aims to counter calls for heavy AI restrictions, promoting instead sensible regulations to maintain U.S. innovation and competitiveness, especially against rivals like China. Leading the Future plans to operate in key states such as New York, California, Illinois, and Ohio, using campaign contributions, digital ads, and affiliated PACs to influence policy. This political mobilization aligns with President Trump's AI action plan launched in July 2025, which seeks to position the U.S. as a global leader in AI and the '4th Industrial Revolution.' Meanwhile, Crypto-AI projects are attracting substantial investment, with $516 million raised in 2025 so far, backed by major investors like Bitwise and Sequoia, reflecting strong confidence in the transformative potential of combining AI with blockchain technology. These developments highlight a broader push by tech and finance sectors to shape the future of AI innovation and regulation in the U.S.