New York Assembly member Alex Bores found himself the target of a formidable pro-AI super PAC late last year, as the group launched a campaign to undermine his congressional aspirations. This organization, named Leading the Future, commands over $100 million in funding, contributed by influential figures such as Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI President Greg Brockman, AI search startup Perplexity, and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale.
Bores' initial defiance—a simple "bring it on"—has now been met with substantial backing to strengthen his position.
A new player has entered the fray: Public First Action, a political action committee bolstered by a $20 million donation from Anthropic, is reportedly allocating $450,000 to bolster Bores' campaign in the competitive race for New York's 12th congressional district, as reported by Bloomberg. While also advocating for AI advancement, this committee champions an alternative vision, emphasizing transparency, robust safety standards, and comprehensive public oversight.
Concurrently, Leading the Future, the industry-backed PAC, has already invested $1.1 million in advertising campaigns attacking Bores. These attacks are primarily a reaction to his sponsorship of New York's RAISE Act, legislation that mandates major AI developers to disclose their safety protocols and report any significant misuse of their systems.
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