Policy · 2h ago
Anthropic and OpenAI's $27M Proxy Fight Ends in Primary Draw
Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman backed by a pro-AI super PAC, narrowly lost the Democratic primary for NY-12 after a $27 million proxy war between Anthropic and OpenAI. The race saw heavy spending from both AI companies, with Bores' popularity surging due to the targeted campaign. The outcome leaves the AI industry's political influence in question.
Meridian48 take
The massive spending by AI rivals on a single primary race signals a new era of tech-driven political warfare, but the draw suggests money alone can't guarantee victory.
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