Why corporate AI super PACs spent $27 million on a local election

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We’re coming to you one day early to give you a bird’s-eye view of the New York 12th Congressional District primary before polls close tonight. If you care about artificial intelligence, you’re going to want to watch this race because the tech industry has spent an astounding ...

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