A big new test of Zohran Mamdani’s influence

State Rep. Alex Bores stated that elected officials fear regulating AI due to career repercussions, despite voter support for regulation. Governor Hochul previously weakened Bores' AI safety bill. Darializa Avila Chevalier, aligned with Democratic Socialists of America, is challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th District, framing her campaign around shared values and commitment to constituents.