Alex Bores Launches $30 Million Effort to Unite Democrats on AI Future

New York State Assemblyman Alex Bores, a prominent voice for AI oversight, has just launched 'Who Decides,' a new nonprofit initiative aiming to unify the Democratic Party stance on artificial intelligence. The ambitious project has already secured $10 million in funding and is targeting an additional $20 million by 2027, totaling a $30 million war chest to shape future AI policy and counter powerful industry lobbying. This move comes as Democrats grapple with internal divisions on AI, balancing innovation with worker protection and safety concerns, while the AI industry continues to pour millions into lobbying efforts at both federal and state levels to influence legislation. Bores himself was a key target of AI industry super PAC, which spent over $7 million opposing his congressional primary bid where AI regulation was a central issue. His 'Who Decides' initiative is a direct response to this high-stakes battle over who truly controls AI direction, especially in the wake of recent whistleblowing and growing public anxiety about advanced AI models. The $30 million fund is expected to significantly bolster efforts to push for robust federal AI regulation, potentially overriding fragmented state-level rules that currently create a complex compliance landscape. With former President Barack Obama and other Democratic figures now prioritizing AI governance as a key issue for the 2026 midterm elections, Bores's initiative signals an intensified push for a unified, public-interest approach to AI development and deployment.