Let’s beat California on AI, key Democrat says
SESSION LESSON: Assemblymember Alex Bores would really like to take another swing at regulating Big Tech before he leaves office at the end of the year. The New York lawmaker faced the multimillion-dollar wrath of the tech industry after leading the charge on crafting state regulations for artificial intelligence, falling short in his quest to move on to the halls of Congress. But he said he’s…
Assemblymember Alex Bores is keen on revising the regulations around artificial intelligence (AI) before his term ends. Once a key figure in crafting state rules for AI, Bores faced significant opposition from the tech industry. However, he remains hopeful about policymakers taking action in light of growing public concerns over AI risks.
Bores supports a special session in Albany to address the issue and has positioned himself as a national leader on the matter by launching a $30 million group dedicated to developing the Democratic agenda on AI rules. The New York lawmaker expressed optimism about policymakers taking action and leading the charge on AI regulation.
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