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Mamdani, AI industry flex political power in New York and what else to watch in Tuesday's primaries

Mamdani, AI industry flex political power in New York and what else to watch in Tuesday's primaries

Summary

In New York, a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat has become a test between two groups in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing fellow democratic socialists, while President Donald Trump is supporting candidates in a South Carolina runoff after his earlier choices lost primaries. Voters are also casting ballots in primaries in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah.

Key Facts

  • A Democratic primary in Manhattan has turned into a contest between different AI industry factions.
  • Alex Bores, a New York Assemblyman and former Palantir employee, supports strong AI regulations based on a bill he helped propose.
  • This AI regulation bill faced some opposition from the AI industry.
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is using his influence to support democratic socialist candidates.
  • President Donald Trump endorsed two candidates in a South Carolina runoff after his earlier chosen candidates lost primaries.
  • Primary elections are also taking place in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah on Tuesday.
  • The outcome in Manhattan is seen as a sign of support for candidates who want to regulate AI closely.
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