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How AI Super PACs Are Shaping The Midterms

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Members of Congress are debating the future of AI regulation at a pivotal moment for the technology. In an effort to influence the next class of lawmakers, dueling super PACs backed by AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic are pouring millions of dollars into the midterm elections. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins breaks it down.

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Emily Wilkins

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Macklin Fishman

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Karen James Sloan

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Mickey Todiwala, Fred Soffa

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Andrea Miller, Darren Geeter

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Jason Reginato, Emily Park

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Shawn Baldwin

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