A prominent pro-AI super political action committee is behind a newly formed group that intends to target voters in critical battleground states with advertisements promoting data centers, numerous sources are reporting.

This new entity, named Build American AI, aims to persuade residents about the benefits of having data centers in their local areas. It claims affiliation with Leading the Future (LTF), a super PAC significantly financed by venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, along with OpenAI President Greg Brockman.

Build American AI informed Bloomberg that it will concentrate its advertising efforts in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin, where data center-related issues have surfaced as a key topic in statewide races. It noted that its ad budget amounts to several million dollars.

LTF started with over $50 million in financing and has primarily allocated those funds to support particular politicians, according to Politico. It backs candidates who promote AI, while simultaneously working against those who oppose the technology, sources have disclosed to Politico.

LTF has emerged as a prominent, and not necessarily well-liked, player in AI-driven election politics, resulting in OpenAI publicly separating itself from the group in a blog entry in June.

“There have been inquiries about Leading the Future (LTF), which has obtained backing from our President and co-founder, Greg Brockman, and his spouse Anna,” OpenAI stated. “OpenAI does not guide LTF’s activities or have insight into their operations.”

OpenAI also criticized some strategies employed by LTF, stating: “Organizations advocating for AI should clearly articulate their policy positions, be transparent about whom they represent, and refrain from tactics like astroturfing that conceal the real decisions facing lawmakers and the public.” (Astroturfing refers to creating a paid, organized campaign that appears to be spontaneous grassroots support.)

While LTF has captured attention in Silicon Valley, it is not the sole super PAC advancing an AI agenda backed by prominent Valley figures. Anthropic, for instance, is a recognized supporter of Public First Action, a group that endorses AI regulation.

In the meantime, Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have been “investing in politics like no other,” as The New York Times noted. According to the outlet’s estimates, their venture firm, Andreessen Horowitz, stands as the largest donor to the midterm elections so far, outspending notable donors such as Elon Musk and George Soros. The firm has already distributed over $115 million in disclosed federal contributions. Beyond LTF and AI initiatives, it is also strongly supporting pro-crypto movements, particularly through the crypto super PAC Fairshake.