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A pro-AI, dark-money group tied to David Sacks appears linked to a new astroturfing campaign

A pro-AI, dark-money group tied to David Sacks appears linked to a new astroturfing campaign

Another round of suspiciously coordinated posting suggests a paid campaign to benefit Innovation Council Action, the $100 million advocacy group fighting for AI deregulation.

Another round of suspiciously coordinated posting suggests a paid campaign to benefit Innovation Council Action, the $100 million advocacy group fighting for AI deregulation.

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