Mamdani and AI industry flex political power in New York, plus more to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

The clash between two AI industry factions in New York's Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat highlights the growing political clout of tech-driven interests. Pro-regulation Assemblyman Alex Bores is pitted against a group backed by OpenAI investors, with over $7 million spent against him. In defense, Bores received $10 million in support from groups partly funded by Anthropic. This high-stakes battle will reveal how much influence AI industry players wield in politics and whether pro-regulation voices can gain traction. It's a key indicator of the tech sector's future role in shaping legislative agendas.