Sam Altman Won't Fund 2026 Elections
Originally published Jun 3, 2026
By Emily Birnbaum · Bloomberg — Technology
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Key points
- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, says he has no plans to fund the 2026 U.S. elections.
- Other Silicon Valley billionaires have pledged to spend heavily on the upcoming midterms.
- The midterms will decide which party controls Congress.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated he does not plan to contribute financially to the 2026 U.S. elections. This comes as other Silicon Valley billionaires have already committed significant funds to influence the upcoming midterm races, which will determine control of Congress.
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