AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s congressional bid
TechCrunch • 3/3/2026 – 3/4/2026
Summary
A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undermine candidates advocating for AI regulation. One of these candidates is Alex Bores, a former tech executive from New York.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
53d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1255
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1255/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1255/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 52 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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