AI tried to bury this politician — now people have actually heard of him
The Verge
Tech-backed super PACs inadvertently boosted New York assemblyman Alex Bores' campaign by spending millions on attack ads against his pro-regulation stance.Summary
New York state assemblyman Alex Bores has become a front-runner in his congressional race after becoming the target of millions of dollars in attack ads funded by a tech-backed super PAC. By attacking Bores for his role in drafting AI safety legislation, the PAC inadvertently raised his profile and generated significant media attention. This phenomenon, effectively a political "Streisand effect," turned Bores into a symbol of resistance against Silicon Valley billionaires, ultimately boosting his standing among voters who were previously unaware of his candidacy.
(Source：The Verge)