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AI-Backed Super PAC Pledges $5 Million to Boost Byron Donalds in Florida Governor’s Race

The investment marks the tech-funded group’s first foray into a state contest to influence Florida’s AI policy direction.

Overview

  • Leading the Future, backed by Greg Brockman, Joe Lonsdale and Andreessen Horowitz, is committing roughly $5 million to support Donalds and pro‑innovation candidates.
  • The super PAC plans a mix of advertising and a longer-term educational push on AI’s economic benefits, with TV airtime not yet booked but reservations expected soon.
  • The move lands as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ AI regulatory package has stalled without House hearings halfway through the 2026 legislative session.
  • David Sacks and outside adviser Taylor Budowich have contacted Florida officials to oppose the DeSantis-backed plan, according to NBC News reporting citing a source familiar.
  • Donalds, endorsed by President Trump and viewed as the GOP front-runner, recently said data centers must avoid raising power costs but argued Floridians are safer when data is warehoused in-state.