A Pro-AI Super PAC's Meme Sockpuppets
A pro-AI super PAC has been linked to multiple sockpuppet accounts that use lewd and offensive memes to attack and parody their opponents. The super PAC is affiliated with OpenAI and a16z, and its activities have been uncovered by researchers. The use of sockpuppet accounts and memes has raised concerns about the impact of AI on politics and public discourse.
- ▪The Midas Project is a pro-AI super PAC linked to multiple sockpuppet accounts.
- ▪The sockpuppet accounts use lewd and offensive memes to attack and parody opponents.
- ▪The super PAC is affiliated with OpenAI and a16z.
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The Midas Project@TheMidasProjArticleA Pro-AI Super PAC's Secret Meme Sockpuppets An OpenAI/a16z-affiliated super PAC appears to be linked to multiple sockpuppet accounts, attacking and parodying their opponents with lewd and offensive memes. By Taylor Lorenz & Tyler Johnston, in...3:02 PM · Jun 3, 2026144.1KViews:host{display:inline-block;direction:ltr;white-space:nowrap;line-height:var(--number-flow-char-height, 1em) !important}span{display:inline-block}:host([data-will-change]) span{will-change:transform}.number,.digit{padding:round(nearest, calc(var(--number-flow-mask-height, 0.25em) / 2), 1px) 0}.symbol{white-space:pre}12number-flow-react > span{font-kerning:none;display:inline-block;line-height:var(--number-flow-char-height, 1em) !important;padding:calc(round(nearest,…
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