AI developers and donors have pledged $275 million toward political races. AI companies and affiliated groups spent at least $83 million on federal elections in 2025, with additional tens of millions flowing into state-level campaigns.
Following the money
Meta has been the single largest contributor in this push, committing roughly $65 million at the state level alone.
California saw $39 million in lobbying and political contributions from tech firms linked to AI and crypto in 2025.
Big Tech political spending, including AI interests, has exceeded $1.1 billion across recent electoral cycles.
