{"id":6915,"date":"2025-11-19T11:07:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T11:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automationnation.us\/en\/a16z-backed-super-pac-is-targeting-alex-bores-sponsor-of-new-yorks-ai-safety-bill-he-says-bring-it-on-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T11:07:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T11:07:12","slug":"a16z-backed-super-pac-is-targeting-alex-bores-sponsor-of-new-yorks-ai-safety-bill-he-says-bring-it-on-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automationnation.us\/en\/a16z-backed-super-pac-is-targeting-alex-bores-sponsor-of-new-yorks-ai-safety-bill-he-says-bring-it-on-2\/","title":{"rendered":"a16z-backed super PAC is targeting Alex Bores, sponsor of New York\u2019s AI safety bill \u2014 he says bring it on"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>## AI Safety Bill Sponsor Alex Bores Faces Super PAC Opposition, Says &#8220;Bring It On&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, the lead sponsor of a significant AI safety bill in the state, is now the target of a Super PAC reportedly backed by venture capital giant a16z. The political action committee has initiated an advertising campaign aiming to defeat Bores, specifically citing his proposed legislation as a concern.<\/p>\n<p>Bores&#8217; bill seeks to establish regulations and safety standards for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems within New York, mirroring growing global conversations around AI governance. However, some in the tech industry, including firms like a16z, have voiced concerns that such regulations could stifle innovation and hinder the growth of AI technologies.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the well-funded opposition, Bores has remained defiant. &#8220;Bring it on,&#8221; he reportedly stated, signaling his readiness to face the challenge and continue advocating for AI safety measures. The unfolding confrontation highlights the escalating political battle between proponents of AI regulation and powerful forces within the tech industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>## AI Safety Bill Sponsor Alex Bores Faces Super PAC Opposition, Says &#8220;Bring It On&#8221; New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, the lead sponsor of a significant AI safety bill in the state, is now the target of a Super PAC reportedly backed by venture capital giant a16z. 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