Even in Defeat, a Democrat Showed the Upside of Angering the A.I. Industry
Alex Bores’s close loss in New York could pave the way for other Democrats to take political advantage of being attacked by the increasingly unpopular A.I. industry.
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Alex Bores’s close loss in New York could pave the way for other Democrats to take political advantage of being attacked by the increasingly unpopular A.I. industry.
Pro- and anti-AI groups spent $24m on a congressional contest in New York, but it’s unclear to what end US politics live – latest updates When the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district was called on Tuesday night, the result capped off one of the most expensive races of its kind in the state’s history. More than $24m poured into the Manhattan contest from tech-backed financial groups as the campaign turned into a battleground for pro- and anti-AI groups to test their influence. Much of the spending targeted candidate Alex Bores, a member of the state assembly who sponsored an AI safety bill and subsequently became a lightning rod for the tech industry. Pro-AI political action committees (Pacs) put more than $8m into the race to oppose Bores, according to Tech Influence Watch, while industry groups supporting regulation spent more than $16m to counter the attacks. Continue reading...
The crypto-aligned Fairshake PAC and its affiliates spent a combined $8 million on media to support candidates in Maryland, New York and Utah amid pushback from many criticizing “crypto billionaires.”
The case underscores the persistent risks in crypto investments, highlighting the need for vigilance against scams exploiting social media platforms. The post New York man Noman Saleem sentenced to 15 months for $1M crypto fraud scheme appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Norway's World Cup return, led by Haaland, highlights the expanded tournament's potential to elevate smaller footballing nations globally. The post Erling Haaland features in FIFA World Cup game in New York as Norway ends 28-year drought appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Crypto-backed PACs disclosed spending more than $8 million on media to support candidates in three US states, as some Maryland Democrats have called on one candidate to reject “outside spending from crypto billionaires.”
A former New York bank teller has been sentenced to three years in prison for her role in a scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars from customers. Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel says Tijah M. Williams-Rogers used her position as a bank teller to act as an inside “scout,” searching customer accounts […] The post New York Bank Teller Exposes Customers’ Sensitive Information, Drains $75,000 From Targeted Accounts: Report appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Israir's strategic expansion into the Tel Aviv-New York route could reshape regional air travel dynamics, challenging existing monopolies. The post Israir’s first Airbus A330 lands in Israel ahead of New York launch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Albi's recognition signals a shift in culinary prestige, highlighting diverse regional cuisines and expanding the scope of fine dining acclaim. The post Albi earns NYT’s first four-star review outside New York appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ripple's expanded conference signals a maturing dialogue between crypto and traditional finance, highlighting increased institutional engagement. The post Ripple’s Swell conference returns to New York this fall with its biggest event yet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
General Intuition, the New York-based AI startup building foundation models that teach agents to reason through space and time, is in talks to raise approximately $300 million, according to sources familiar with the matter. The round would value the company at just over $2 billion and follows a $134 million seed raised eight months ago […]
[PRESS RELEASE – New York, United States, June 18th, 2026] Stratosphere, Pudgy Penguins and Streamex hosted a private Founders Table VIP Dinner in New York City during ETHConf 2026 and NYC Tech Week, bringing together leaders across digital assets, tech, AI, traditional finance and institutional capital. The invite-only dinner took place on June 9th and […]
Ripple Swell 2026 is drawing executive focus as the company prepares its largest conference around institutional crypto adoption and XRP Ledger growth. The New York event will combine Swell with XRPL Apex for the first time, bringing more than 1,500 expected attendees across finance, blockchain, and digital assets. Swell’s 10th Year Draws Executive Focus on […]
New York, United States, 18th June 2026, Chainwire The post Stratosphere, Pudgy Penguins and Streamex Host Founders Table VIP Dinner During ETHConf 2026 and NYC Tech Week appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Stratosphere, Pudgy Penguins and Streamex Host Founders Table VIP Dinner During ETHConf 2026 and NYC Tech Week
New York, United States, 18th June 2026, Chainwire
Michelle Bond will face FTX-linked campaign finance charges after a judge rejected her bid to dismiss the New York indictment in court case.