As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Silicon Valley AI political groups are spending millions of dollars in an internal struggle over AI regulation, safety, and state power. Groups advocating for faster AI development and more lenient, unified rules have invested approximately $8 million in congressional races, while those pushing for stronger safety measures and state regulatory authority have spent about $6.9 million. This internal conflict aims to influence AI policy-making in the next Congress, even though it may dilute Silicon Valley's overall influence.