Sam Altman Rules Out 2026 Election Donations as Tech Billionaires Ramp Up Spending
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3
Sam Altman Rules Out 2026 Election Donations as Tech Billionaires Ramp Up Spending
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3
Summary
Washington — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Wednesday he does not plan to make any financial contributions to the 2026 US elections.
Altman said he still sympathizes with tech leaders who are funding campaigns, citing growing political opposition to the industry.
His stance sets him apart from other Silicon Valley billionaires who have already pledged to spend heavily on midterm races that will help decide control of Congress.