AI Super PACs Helped Elect Dozens of Candidates in Midterms Despite Backlash

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AI super PACs helped elect dozens of candidates in both parties in the midterms, with success rates rivaling Big Crypto's, though some of their largest bets failed.

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2026-11-05 20:31 · Fast Company AI
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