Democrats Debate Big Tech Regulation in Manhattan Congressional Race
In a heated debate for the District 12 congressional seat in Manhattan, Democratic candidates clashed over big tech regulation. The debate, held ahead of the June 23 primary, featured state lawmaker Alex Bores, who has proposed regulations on artificial intelligence. Bores faced criticism from opponents, including Micah Lasher and Jack Schlossberg, for his ties to tech industry funding. The debate highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party on how to handle big tech's influence. The seat, soon to be vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, is considered safely Democratic, making the primary the decisive contest.