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New York Assembly member Alex Bores has become the focus of an aggressive campaign by the pro‑AI super PAC Leading the Future. In response, Bores secured backing from Public First Action, a PAC funded by a sizable donation from Anthropic. While both groups champion AI, they differ on policy emphasis, with Public First Action urging transparency, safety standards, and public oversight. The conflict centers on Bores' sponsorship of the RAISE Act, which mandates disclosure of safety protocols and reporting of serious AI misuse. Ler mais

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26‑year‑old social‑media creator known for viral political videos, has entered the race for Illinois’s Ninth Congressional District. Leveraging her online following, she has raised substantial grassroots donations and positioned herself as a fierce opponent of right‑wing narratives. The race, originally framed as a showdown with longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky, has transformed into a crowded progressive primary after Schakowsky announced her retirement. Abughazaleh now faces multiple Democratic contenders, including state legislators and other young activists, while continuing a mutual‑aid‑focused ground campaign. Ler mais