The midterms weren’t the rebuke of AI money many expected

Despite mounting backlash, AI super PACs helped elect dozens of candidates in both parties, with success rates rivaling those of Big Crypto. But some of their biggest bets failed to pay off.

The midterms are shaping up to be a record-breaking election for Democrats, who have flipped states including South Carolina and Texas. But the election has also shattered records for private political spending. By some estimates, super PAC spending exceeded $2 billion this cycle, more than 50% above previous election cycles.