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Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Wired AI Katie Drummond April 14, 2026
Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own
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# What You Need to Know A former tech worker who helped create strict AI regulations is now running for Congress, and major Silicon Valley companies are spending heavily to block his election—essentially fighting against someone who wants rules they oppose. This reflects a broader battle over how much the government should control artificial intelligence development. The tech industry's resistance suggests they view AI regulation as a significant threat to their business plans.

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, helped pass one of the country’s toughest AI laws. Now Silicon Valley’s biggest names are trying to stop his rise to Congress.

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