Super PAC

A super PAC, “Leading the Future,” backed by AI industry leaders, is launching a $10 million campaign to urge Congress to establish a unified national AI policy. The initiative aims to preempt varying state regulations, which the PAC views as hindering innovation. This campaign will employ advertising and public mobilization. It targets lawmakers, including New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, a proponent of state-level AI safeguards. The push aligns with sentiments from Trump and some Republicans seeking to limit state autonomy in regulating AI, potentially through legislative measures and executive orders.

New York is becoming a key battleground for AI regulation. Congressional candidate Alex Bores, a supporter of the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, is being targeted by a super PAC, “Leading the Future” (LTF), backed by tech industry figures. LTF advocates for federal AI laws over state-level regulations, arguing that strict rules could stifle innovation and harm U.S. competitiveness. The RAISE Act, awaiting approval, mandates safety protocols and incident reporting for large AI entities, prompting debate over balancing innovation with risk mitigation and potentially setting a national precedent.