Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3
Sam Altman Rules Out 2026 Election Donations as Tech Billionaires Ramp Up Spending
Updated
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.

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