Analysis: AI political groups have spent $78.5M on US federal candidates during the 2026 cycle; AI accelerationists spent $34M and safeguard-focused groups $39M (Luke Fountain/CNBC)

AI political groups have spent $78.5M on US federal candidates during the 2026 cycle, with AI accelerationists spending $34M and safeguard-focused groups spending $39M, according to an analysis by Luke Fountain of CNBC.