And they're not done. Super PACs funded by tech billionaires will spend millions more before this election is over.
That means millions and millions in deceptive ads to push their agenda, and to get you to support their interests.
$2.2 million spent against John Erickson, who faces Brian Goldsmith in the November general election.
Roughly $1 million in tech PAC support for Sara Hernandez in the primary against Sarah Rascón, plus another $152,000 so far in the general election.
$300,000 for Eric Lucan and $750,000 against Jackie Elward.
David Penaloza was fueled by $5.65 million from tech and other business interests supporting him and attacking Jessie Lopez in the primary, plus another $163,000 so far in the general election.
They want politicians they control to run Sacramento. And here's what they want them to do:
Opposing guardrails as AI automates away jobs, including automated firings and workplace surveillance.
Fighting accountability for AI tools that threaten our kids' safety.
Defending the data centers driving up utility bills while they profit.