AI industry factions clash in New York Democratic primary as pro-regulation candidate faces $7M opposition campaign

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Two opposing factions in the artificial intelligence industry are clashing in a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat in New York. Assemblyman Alex Bores, a pro-regulation candidate, faces opposition from a group funded by OpenAI investors that spent over $7 million on attack ads. In response, groups partly backed by Anthropic spent $10 million to support Bores. The election tests the political influence of AI factions and the viability of pro-regulation candidates. Additionally, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is endorsing progressive democratic socialist candidates in primaries, challenging established contenders. The article also notes President Trump's endorsement strategy following primary losses in other states.

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