Overview
- Leading the Future named Assemblymember Alex Bores, a 2026 congressional candidate, as its inaugural target, calling his AI bill ideological and harmful to U.S. competitiveness.
- The RAISE Act would require large AI developers to maintain and follow safety plans, disclose critical incidents, and face civil penalties that can reach $30 million for violations.
- New York’s legislature passed the measure, which now awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision.
- Bores countered by emphasizing his technical credentials and converted the attack into a fundraising appeal on X.
- The bipartisan PAC launched with backing exceeding $100 million from prominent tech investors and founders and plans expanded operations in New York, California, Illinois, and Ohio ahead of a broader 2026 push.