Meet the Politician the AI Industry Is Trying to Stop

In this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly member and candidate for Congress, about AI regulation and its political implications. They discuss Bores's RAISE Act, which proposes safety standards for AI research, and the opposition he faces from the AI industry, including a super PAC targeting his campaign. The conversation covers the specifics of the bill, potential fines for violations, and the balance between safety and innovation in AI development. Bores also shares his experience as a data scientist at Palantir and how it informs his approach to government and technology regulation, addressing concerns about AI's impact on jobs, the environment, and the potential for misuse.