The CEO of Grindr, George Arison, has endorsed San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan in the California governor's race and has donated $7,000 to his campaign. Despite previously describing himself as conservative, Arison has expressed dissatisfaction with how California is being run and suggested a smaller government or more services. He also stated that he does not want his company involved in politics and does not wish it to become involved. Arison's comments have since been deleted, but he supports the use of artificial intelligence in public policy.