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Key Takeaways:
- Alice Bowers is a Democrat running for Congress in New York’s 12th District.
- The campaign of leading tech industry figures has been targeted at her.
- Bowers, who worked at Palantir before entering politics, supports AI regulation and the RAISE Act.
Article Summary:
Alice Bowers, a Democrat running for Congress in New York’s 12th District, is facing opposition from tech leaders. The campaign of leading figures has been targeting her specifically because she opposes strict regulations on AI. This contrasts with Bowers’ background, which includes working at Palantir before entering politics and supporting rigorous AI regulation.
Bowers, 35, holds a master’s degree in computer science and previously worked at the tech giant Palantir. She won her New York state assembly race in 2022.
However, Bowers’ support for regulated AI has made her a target for some of the industry’s leaders, including Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale, who launched a super PAC campaign to thwart her primary run. The group described her approach as “ideological and politically motivated legislation” that would hinder progress on AI innovation.
The article also highlighted Bowers’ interaction with WIRED’s correspondent in early April, discussing her views on Palantir and the tech industry’s role in data tracking and processing.
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Originally published at Unknown. Curated by AI Maestro.
