I'm desperate for a worldview where we agree both are true: - current AI is slop and the marketing is BS, but - staggering AI transformation (including extinction) is 5-20 years out, this may not be good by default, and thus merits major policy action now

I'm Assemblymember Alex Bores. I'm running for Congress to protect our democracy and deliver real results for New York families. That fight starts now. Are you with me? → alexbores.nyc

NEW: We’ve raised $1,216,000 in just the first 15 hours of this campaign. Thank you, NY. This is your campaign—and we're just getting started. If you’re with us, join the team today: alexbores.nyc

Mike Fragoso Pradheep J. Shanker, M.D. Ed Whelan Sigh. Just not so. And the legal basis for intervention at this point is just not there. Preemption by pennumbra should not be a thing. If these suits are to be preempted, it's Congress's job. 1/

We won't realize AI's promising potential to improve human life, health, and prosperity if we don’t account for the risks. Developers and policymakers must consider the potential danger of artificial superintelligence raised by these leading thinkers: superintelligence-statement.org

It’s official: I’m running for Congress to represent San Francisco! I’ll fight Trump’s takeover, for our values, & for real progress. I’ve delivered on housing, healthcare, clean energy, and civil rights – and I’ll do it again. Let’s build the future our city & country deserve.

First AI open letter I’ve seen that’s been signed by prominent MAGAs

Three of my favorite state legislators, Alex Bores, Manny Rutinel, & Senator Scott Wiener are running for Congress in contested primaries (Manny is also challenging an incumbent R). If you live in NY-12 (central Manhattan), CO-8 (Denver & NE suburbs), or CA-11 (SF), please support them.

NEW: State lawmakers are urging Congress NOT to preempt AI laws. @NCSL’s new bipartisan letter asks Congress not to undermine state AI safeguards, warning that doing so would impair protections for children, jobs, privacy and safety. Full letter here ↓ ncsl.org/resources/deta…

Reminder that Monday is the submission deadline for the Accountable AI Research Conference, at the Wharton School in Philadelphia on February 6. For researchers on AI governance, responsibility, safety, ethics, or policy, don't miss this opportunity to present! Link below.

AI can be a force for good, but right now, it's disrupting our economy and pushing too many people out of work. Meanwhile, members of Congress don't even understand how it works. I'm a computer engineer running to fight for you in Congress.

How's this for energy abundance? Millions of Aussies will start receiving three hours of free power each day in 2026. This is what happens when you make rooftop solar less than a buck a watt!! "Rooftop solar installations cost about $840 (U.S.) per kilowatt of capacity before