### “The AI Race: Politicians Playing Games While the Future Hangs in the Balance”
So, it looks like the race to fill Rep. Jerry Nadler’s seat has turned into a circus over AI regulation, with Assemblymember Alex Bores throwing on the “AI guy” cape. Spoiler alert: This isn’t about protecting anyone—it’s all about the money and the optics.
Bores has been riding high on his RAISE Act, which he touts as groundbreaking legislation to keep AI in check. Naturally, the tech giants are throwing millions in attack ads at him, claiming his efforts are innovation-killers. Meanwhile, those who stand to gain from some regulation are suddenly Bores’ biggest fans. Welcome to the political playground, where everyone’s a friend until the money runs out.
Enter Jack Schlossberg, Bores’ rival and a member of the Kennedy family, who’s playing the role of the concerned watchdog. He’s called Bores out for being “bankrolled” by the very industry he claims to regulate. Now, there’s a shocker. When have we ever seen politicians take money from corporations and then act in the public’s interest? It’s like saying a fox will guard the henhouse because he’s “passionate” about poultry.
Bores loves to brag about his legislative accomplishments—more than 30 bills passed, and he was named “most effective new legislator.” But here’s the kicker: On key AI-related votes, he’s not exactly been the poster child for consistency. He’s opposed several bills aimed at regulating AI, voting against measures that would study its impact on jobs or require banks to get consent before using AI in lending. Being the lone “no” vote in a sea of agreement is quite the achievement, if you’re trying to show how “thoughtful” you are.
He claims he’s just being careful, arguing that these bills don’t address the real issues and could hurt small businesses. Because, of course, protecting small businesses is always the excuse for doing nothing. But let’s be real: If you’re all for regulating AI but voting against regulations, what are you really trying to achieve, Alex?
And let’s not forget the other contenders in this race, like Assemblymember Micah Lasher, who’s promising to take on tech firms and keep kids safe from social media. Sounds great, right? Except that he’s also riding on the coattails of Bores’ legislation, claiming credit for the same initiatives. It’s like a game of tag, but with policy proposals instead of kids on a playground.
In the end, we’re left with a bunch of politicians using AI as a talking point while they scramble for cash and votes. Real solutions? Well, those will have to wait until after the election. But hey, at least they’re all “reading the bills.” Or at least, that’s what they want us to think.
So, are we really going to trust these folks with our future in AI, or is it just a case of “let’s throw some regulations around and see what sticks”?
By Admin | Published: June 1, 2026 at 1:15 pm
