Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

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Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee turned New York Assembly member, is running for Congress and advocating for AI regulation despite opposition from super PACs funded by tech executives.
Bores authored New York's RAISE Act, which mandates safety protocols for major AI developers, and is being targeted by a super PAC called Leading the Future, backed by OpenAI's Greg Brockman and others.
During his time at Palantir, Bores worked on data projects, such as tracking bank loans for the Department of Justice, leading to $20 billion in settlements, and left in part due to concerns over ICE contracts under Trump.
Bores argues for more tech literacy in government, noting that fewer than 1% of Congress members have computer science degrees, and believes AI regulation can be bipartisan, with safety and innovation going hand-in-hand.
In response to AI threats, Bores emphasizes risks like labor displacement, environmental impacts, and catastrophic scenarios, advocating for guardrails including data privacy and measures to protect children online.

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