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An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI

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According to NPR News, the AI industry is spending heavily in this year's midterm races, backing different candidates based on competing visions for how to regulate artificial intelligence. The massive campaign spending and heated rhetoric reflect deep divisions within the tech sector itself — different companies advocating for different regulatory approaches. The political battles unfolding now could reshape both Congress and America's AI policy for years to come.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/22/nx-s1-5856359/ai-anthropic...

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