A new political organization with backing from allies of former President Donald Trump has announced plans to spend $100 million during the 2026 midterm elections to promote artificial intelligence deregulation and counter stricter regulatory proposals.

The pro-industry group is positioning artificial intelligence as a key political battleground ahead of the midterms, seeking to influence policy debates around AI governance and oversight. The substantial financial commitment represents one of the larger announced spending efforts targeting AI policy issues in electoral politics.

The organization plans to support candidates and initiatives that favor reduced regulatory constraints on AI development and deployment, while opposing measures that would impose stricter rules on the technology sector. This approach aligns with broader industry preferences for self-regulation over government oversight.

The announcement comes as policymakers at federal and state levels continue debating how to balance innovation in artificial intelligence with concerns about safety, privacy, and economic disruption. Various proposals for AI regulation have emerged from both parties, though approaches differ significantly on the scope and nature of government involvement.

The 2026 midterm elections are still more than a year away, but political groups across the spectrum have begun organizing and fundraising efforts around key policy issues, with AI emerging as an increasingly prominent topic in campaign discussions.