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Think Big
Coverage of Think Big in the Nexus archive.
Micah Lasherperson2OpenAIorganization2Anthropicorganization1Jobs and Democracy PACorganization1New York's 12th Congressional Districtplace1AI regulationtopic1data centerstopic1Jerry Nadlerperson1Kathy Hochulperson1Michael Bloombergperson1Alex Boresperson1Andreessen Horowitzorganization1RAISE Acttopic1Nuestro PACorganization1
- A New York primary winner has a defiant message for OpenAI and Anthropic
Micah Lasher won New York's 12th congressional district primary with 39.1% of the vote, criticizing AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic for spending millions to influence the race. The contest became a battleground for AI regulation, with competing tech-backed PACs spending over $21 million to support candidates with differing regulatory visions.
- Lasher, backed by Nadler, wins high-profile primary
Micah Lasher won a contentious primary to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York’s 12th District, leveraging his political experience and support from Hochul and a Bloomberg-funded super PAC. His main rival, Alex Bores, faced significant spending from AI industry-backed groups opposing and supporting his AI regulation stance, but Lasher secured victory.