I’m launching Tech Influence Watch as AI follows crypto into politics

About this episode

The episode discusses the significant financial influence of crypto and AI companies on Congress during the current election cycle.

Most voters don’t know that crypto and AI companies have spent more than $400 million this cycle to buy Congress. Let’s make that spending visible. Originally published on June 8, 2026.

People in this episode

Host: Molly White

Topics covered

• politics
• technology
• campaign finance
• AI
• crypto

Keywords

• crypto
• AI
• politics
• Congress
• campaign finance
• influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: crypto, AI

Places: Congress

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