Think Big PAC, a pro-technology super PAC, is targeting New York Assemblymember Alex Bores ahead of the competitive NY-12 Democratic primary. The group has launched mailers connecting Bores to more than $100,000 in independent support from Sam Bankman-Fried‘s 2022 political network. The attack represents a direct effort by industry-aligned interests to influence the outcome of the crowded race.
Bores has drawn scrutiny from technology industry groups in part because of his work on artificial intelligence regulation. He has introduced AI safety legislation in New York, positioning himself as a proponent of oversight in the sector. That legislative record appears to have made him a target for groups opposed to such measures.
The mailers seek to associate Bores with Bankman-Fried, the disgraced cryptocurrency executive whose political spending became a subject of widespread controversy following his legal troubles. By highlighting the over $100,000 in independent support tied to that network, Think Big PAC aims to raise questions about Bores among Democratic primary voters. The tactic reflects a broader pattern of using past financial associations as political liabilities.
The NY-12 primary is described as crowded, suggesting Bores faces multiple opponents in the contest. Attacks from outside groups can carry significant weight in such races, where margins are often narrow and voter attention is divided. The involvement of a well-funded super PAC adds another layer of complexity to the campaign dynamics.
The episode illustrates the tension between technology industry interests and elected officials who pursue regulatory approaches to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Think Big PAC’s intervention signals that industry-aligned groups are willing to spend resources opposing candidates they view as unfavorable to their positions. Bores has not been quoted in available reporting responding to the attacks.
Originally reported by CoinDesk.
