PALANTIR CRITIC BORES EYES CONGRESS AMID SILICON VALLEY PUSHBACK
INDUSTRY DESKTUE, APR 14, 2026
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New York Assembly member Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee turned AI regulation advocate, is running for Congress while facing opposition from the tech industry's super PACs.
Bores helped shepherd one of the nation's strictest AI laws through the New York legislature, positioning himself as a tech insider willing to challenge the sector. His congressional bid has drawn fire from super PAC Leading the Future, backed by prominent Silicon Valley figures concerned about his regulatory stance.
The political fight illustrates deepening tensions between tech executives and lawmakers who support stronger oversight. Bores' background at Palantir—a surveillance and data analytics firm—gives him credibility on the subject matter while also making him a target for scrutiny.
His campaign represents a test case for whether candidates can win congressional seats while opposing tech industry preferences. The super PAC opposition suggests major donors view his election as a genuine threat to their legislative agenda on AI and data regulation.