AI safety group launches $15 million campaign for Republicans

Published July 17, 2026 10:00am ET



The artificial intelligence safety group Public First Action announced a $15 million project to support Republican lawmakers who have backed guardrails for the technology.

The initiative launches this week with more than $7 million in advertising and features four Republican members of Congress: Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Ashley Moody (R-FL).

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