AI super PAC mimics crypto playbook, but gains remain limited

The U.S. AI industry has copied the crypto sector’s political fundraising strategy, but the results have fallen short of expectations, according to a Crypto Briefing analysis. The AI industry super PAC Leading The Future has raised about $140 million and spent $55.7 million through late September. Still, it has delivered few signature wins, Crypto Briefing said, pointing to the defeat of a candidate who received more than $8 million in support in a New York state House primary in June. By contrast, crypto industry super PAC Fairshake is focused on backing candidates who support the CLARITY Act and has more than $120 million in cash ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.