Late last year, Alex Bores, a member of the New York Assembly, found himself in the crosshairs of a powerful pro-AI super PAC aiming to derail his congressional ambitions. The organization, known as Leading the Future, boasts financial backing exceeding $100 million from notable figures such as venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI President Greg Brockman, AI search company Perplexity, and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale.
In response to this challenge, Bores has adopted a defiant stance, stating he welcomes the scrutiny. Now, he has the financial resources to reinforce his position in the competitive landscape.
Public First Action, a political action committee fueled by a substantial $20 million contribution from AI company Anthropic, is investing $450,000 to elevate Bores’ profile in the race for New York’s 12th congressional district, according to Bloomberg. While similar to its adversary in its pro-AI stance, this committee emphasizes a platform focused on transparency, safety standards, and public accountability.
On the other hand, Leading the Future has already allocated $1.1 million towards advertisements criticizing Bores, primarily due to his sponsorship of New York’s RAISE Act. This legislation mandates that major AI developers disclose their safety protocols and report any significant misuse of their technologies.
Key Points:
– Alex Bores faces opposition from the pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future.
– The PAC has backing from influential tech investors.
– Bores receives support from Public First Action, backed by Anthropic.
– Focus on safety, transparency, and accountability distinguishes these PACs.
– Bores’ sponsorship of the RAISE Act triggers criticism and attacks from his opponents.
