Ahead of California's June 2 primary election, tech billionaires like Google co-founder Sergey Brin and crypto mogul Chris Larsen have spent unprecedented sums, totaling hundreds of millions, to influence state and local races. Their goal is to secure political and regulatory leverage that favors Silicon Valley's business interests, particularly around emerging technologies like AI. This spending includes funding candidates, ballot measures, and Super PACs, making this the most expensive primary season in California history. Experts warn this is just the beginning of a broader strategy to maintain tech dominance through political power.
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