AI Regulation Battle in NY-12

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A high-stakes congressional race in New York’s 12th district is turning into a battleground over AI regulation, with Assemblymember Alex Bores—once of Palantir—leading the charge for strict controls, even proposing nationalizing a state law. Meanwhile, tech giants like OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz are pouring millions to stop him, framing it as a David vs. Goliath clash. But the battle’s getting messy: some tech-aligned groups are now funding Bores, sparking accusations of hypocrisy. As tech leaders tout anti-corruption ideals, they’re forced to spend big to stay competitive. This race…