Leading the Future, the AI-focused super PAC network launched in 2025, raised approximately $140 million, a sum comparable to Fairshake’s $131 million during the 2024 cycle. Despite spending around $55.7 million by late September 2026 and achieving a 90 % success rate in less competitive districts, the group suffered a notable failure in New York’s 12th congressional district, where its supported candidate lost by 4 points despite over $8 million in spending. This outcome highlights internal divisions within the AI sector between a pro-innovation faction and a pro-safety faction, which weaken their lobbying power on lawmakers. Fairshake continued its heavy spending with over $120 million in cash on hand and initial commitments of at least $6 million toward candidates supporting the Clarity Act. The major risk for the industry lies in this factional warfare that prevents any credible unified response to policymakers.
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