AI-money turns a NYC primary into a national test of governance

AI-focused Super PACs have raised over $100 million this cycle, with about half spent and NY-12 drawing roughly half of that in what many observers call an ‘AI civil war.’ Leading the Future backs Alex Bores, who supports federal AI regulation, while counter‑PACs push stronger safeguards, funded by figures like Chris Larsen and others; Anthropic, among others, has contributed, and Public First funds several AI‑friendly candidates as part of a broader push to shape policy. Overall, the race underscores a nationwide battle over whether AI should be regulated at the federal level and how much influence tech money should wield in U.S. politics, with NY-12 serving as a focal point and a predictor for future policy directions.