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Essays on political influence

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Feb 5, 2026ACX

Links For February 2026

A monthly collection of diverse links covering AI developments and regulation, COVID origins debates, healthcare policy, cultural phenomena, scientific research, and internet curiosities, maintaining Scott's characteristic blend of serious analysis and entertaining observations.

48 min read 7,327 words

AI alignment AI capabilities AI development

Oct 21, 2025ACX

Tech PACs Are Closing In On The Almonds

Marc Andreessen's crypto SuperPAC spent $260 million in 2024 to successfully pressure politicians on crypto regulation, and now he's launching similarly massive AI-focused PACs that could dominate AI policy unless AI safety supporters organize their own political funding.

18 min read 2,779 words

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