Political donations from US companies reach $646 million, with investments from the AI industry and traditional enterprises

Public Citizen data shows that in the 18 months ending in June this year, businesses donated $646 million to political campaigns in the United States. The super PAC Leading the Future related to OpenAI has received $50 million, with the AI industry reporting campaign donations of $62 million to FEC. Leading the Future has raised $140 million in donations and commitments. Koch Inc., controlled by Charles Koch, donated $20 million to the American Prosperity Action, while Renault America donated $5 million to Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc. through its subsidiary.