--- title: "AI group launches ad campaign in battleground states" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/ai-group-launches-ad-campaign-in-battleground-states" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/ai-group-launches-ad-campaign-in-battleground-states" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/ai-group-launches-ad-campaign-in-battleground-states.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/ai-group-launches-ad-campaign-in-battleground-states" category: "Politics" published: "2026-08-31T23:05:14.377Z" source_reported: "2026-08-31T22:14:05.000Z" updated: "2026-08-31T23:05:14.377Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 57 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-31T23:00:54.019689+00:00" --- # AI group launches ad campaign in battleground states *Build American AI aims to sway voters on data center construction with millions in spending.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named bodies, but relies on anonymous sourcing for some details. - Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Quotes affected parties and names specific figures, dates, and places. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises more than the body delivers, with mild sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Build American AI is launching a multimillion-dollar ad campaign in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. - The group aims to promote data centers, which are seen as crucial infrastructure for the AI industry. - Build American AI is affiliated with Leading the Future (LTF), a super PAC funded by venture capitalists Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and Greg Brockman. - LTF has previously been publicly distanced from by OpenAI, which also condemned some of its tactics. Build American AI, a group advocating for artificial intelligence, is launching a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The campaign intends to promote the construction of data centers, which are considered essential infrastructure for the growth of the AI industry. This effort comes as data centers have become a point of contention in state and local elections. The group is affiliated with Leading the Future (LTF), a super PAC that has received significant funding from venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, as well as OpenAI President Greg Brockman. LTF has previously been publicly distanced from by OpenAI. The AI company stated in June that it does not direct LTF's activities and has no visibility into their operations. OpenAI also criticised some of LTF's methods, urging groups advocating for AI to be transparent about their policy views and not use deceptive tactics. ## Disagreement on spending figures Build American AI stated to Bloomberg that its ad budget is in the millions of dollars. However, digests from Bizpac Review, [your]NEWS, The Daily Caller, and thedailybs.com state the group plans to deploy tens of millions of dollars. TechCrunch reported that the group said its ad budget is millions of dollars. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention that the super PAC Leading the Future (LTF) has been publicly distanced from by OpenAI, nor that OpenAI condemned some of LTF's tactics. None of the right-rated digests mention the specific figure of over $115 million that Andreessen Horowitz has spent on federal contributions in the current midterm election cycle. ## Who covered it Shares of the 8 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 13% (1) - Centre: 24% (2) - Right: 63% (5) 0 of 8 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-31T23:00:54.019689+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-31T23:15:35.956Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated report from NBC News led on the launch of the ad campaign by Build American AI, stating it is a "pro-AI group launches new ads making the case for data centers." The report noted the campaign is aimed at shifting public opinion on data centers amid public backlash and that they have become a flashpoint in elections. It also mentioned the group is a nonprofit. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from TechCrunch and Bloomberg focused on the funding and affiliations of Build American AI. TechCrunch's headline stated, "A group funded by Andreessen, Horowitz, and Brockman plans data center ads to sway midterms." Both outlets highlighted the group's connection to the super PAC Leading the Future (LTF) and its prominent backers. TechCrunch detailed OpenAI's public distancing from LTF and its criticism of the group's tactics. Both reports mentioned the ad campaign's focus on Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin and that the budget is in the millions of dollars. ### Right - The right-rated reports from Breitbart, Bizpac Review, [your]NEWS, The Daily Caller, and thedailybs.com led on the announcement of the ad campaign by Build American AI. Headlines included "Build American AI Launches Ad Campaign Supporting Data Centers in Battleground States" and "This pro-AI group wants to win over battleground voters." These digests stated the group plans to spend millions, with some specifying tens of millions, on advertising in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin to shape policies on data center construction and convince voters. The digests from Bizpac Review, [your]NEWS, The Daily Caller, and thedailybs.com also mentioned the group is one of the largest pro-AI groups. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 1 - mixed: 4 - veryHigh: 3 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/a-group-funded-by-andreessen-horowitz-and-brockman-plan-data-center-ads-to-sway-midterms) — A group funded by Andreessen, Horowitz, and Brockman plans data center ads to sway midterms - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-31/ai-billionaire-backed-group-launches-pro-data-center-ad-blitz) — AI Billionaire-Backed Group Launches Pro-Data Center Ad Blitz - [Breitbart](https://breitbart.com/tech/2026/08/31/build-american-ai-launches-ad-campaign-supporting-data-centers-in-battleground-states) — Build American AI Launches Ad Campaign Supporting Data Centers in Battleground States - [Bizpac Review](https://bizpacreview.com/2026/08/31/this-pro-ai-group-wants-to-win-over-battleground-voters-1657014) — This pro-AI group wants to win over battleground voters - [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/08/31/7182377/this-pro-ai-group-wants-to-win-over-battleground-voters) — This Pro-AI Group Wants To Win Over Battleground Voters - [The Daily Caller](https://dailycaller.com/2026/08/31/pro-data-center-group-launches-midterm-campaign-battleground-states) — Pro-AI Group Wants To Win Over Battleground Voters - [thedailybs.com](https://thedailybs.com/2026/08/31/this-pro-ai-group-wants-to-win-over-battleground-voters) — This pro-AI group wants to win over battleground voters - The Daily Bo Snerdley - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/-ai-group-jumps-data-center-fight-new-ads-aimed-reshaping-public-opini-rcna595198) — Pro-AI group launches new ads making the case for data centers ## Questions **What is Build American AI doing?** Build American AI is launching a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The campaign aims to promote data centers, which are crucial for the AI industry, and to influence public opinion and policy regarding their construction. **Who is behind Build American AI?** Build American AI is affiliated with Leading the Future (LTF), a super PAC funded by venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman. LTF has received significant funding from these individuals. **What is the controversy surrounding LTF?** OpenAI has publicly distanced itself from LTF, stating it does not direct the super PAC's activities. OpenAI also condemned some of LTF's tactics, advocating for transparency and honesty in AI advocacy campaigns. **How much is Build American AI planning to spend?** Build American AI has stated its ad budget is in the millions of dollars. However, some reports indicate the group plans to deploy tens of millions of dollars on advertising in the selected states. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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