Proxy war between AI industry, safety groups comes to head in NY House primary

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The New York House primary election is intensely contested between AI industry supporters and safety advocacy groups. This proxy battle spotlights growing tensions over AI policy and regulatory direction in US politics.

New York City voters are set to deliver their verdict Tuesday in one of the most prominent election battles between artificial intelligence companies and the nonprofits pushing for stricter rules on the new technology. The fight over AI policy has loomed over the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D), as pro-AI and…