Big tech spent millions on a single US congressional race. It won’t be the last time (opens original article in a new tab)

A New York congressional race saw over $24m in tech-backed spending, with pro-AI and regulation-supporting groups influencing the campaign, highlighting growing tech influence in politics.

• More than $24m was spent in New York's 12th congressional district race, with tech-backed groups influencing the campaign
• Pro-AI PACs spent over $8m against candidate Alex Bores, while regulation-supporting groups spent over $16m
• Tech moguls and Super Pacs are expected to increase influence in upcoming midterm elections
• Attack ads from tech-funded groups targeted Bores with misleading claims about his past work