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Updated · POLITICO · Sep 14
Alex Bores Launches $30 Million Democratic AI Push Across 11 States
Updated
Updated · POLITICO · Sep 14

Alex Bores Launches $30 Million Democratic AI Push Across 11 States

2 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Sep 14

Summary

  • $30 million will fund Alex Bores' new effort to align Democrats on artificial intelligence policy ahead of the 2028 presidential primary and general election.
  • The group plans quarterly national and state polls, national conferences and partnerships with local organizations in 11 target states, including South Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
  • Bores built the initiative after losing the Manhattan Democratic primary for Jerry Nadler's seat, where AI regulation was central to his campaign.
  • $21 million from rival AI-backed super PACs poured into that race, reinforcing Bores' view that voter demand for AI rules exists but lacks a unified political coalition.

Insights

Will a $30 million coalition be enough to tame the AI industry before unchecked algorithms reshape our economy and privacy forever?
How will a multi-million dollar push for AI guardrails balance the urgent need for human oversight with the risk of stifling rapid innovation?