Best of 2024: Assemblymember Alex Bores on the Role of AI in Politics
12/26/24 • 29 min
Happy holidays! While our team is off enjoying a well-deserved break, we're revisiting an episode with New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, co-chair of the NewDEAL Forum AI Task Force. As one of the few state legislators in the country with a computer science background, Bores explains how artificial intelligence can change our elections, economy, and everyday lives. He also shares his thoughts on how the government should adjust to the rapid development of AI technology, including about how New York integrates AI into government services, the state economy, and the education system. In addition, the episode dives into the biggest stories from New York’s most recent legislative session, and what to watch for in this year’s elections in the Empire State. Tune in to learn about Bores’s first campaign, why he left the world of tech startups to serve in elected office, and the support he received from his family and friends.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
• [01:04] Introducing AI expert and New York Assembly Member Alex Bores.
• [02:07] An overview of how his most recent session: protection bills, expanding the number of judges, and more.
• [04:27] Approaching the problem and potential of AI in elections.
• [07:50] How States are using AI in the election process and what setting a Federal standard would mean.
• [10:35] New York’s approach to integrating AI and why it will never replace government workers.
• [13:32] His strategy to introduce AI to those who might be reluctant.
• [16:00] What has motivated Assembly Member Bores to leave startups to work in the legislature.
• [19:09] His first campaign and how his family forms part of the journey of running for office.
• [21:26] Advice for anyone who wants to run for office in the future.
• [24:30] Insights on where the Democratic Party is in terms of embracing the new generation and the future.
• [26:34] How Assembly Member Bores intends to continue to have an impact in office.
Happy holidays! While our team is off enjoying a well-deserved break, we're revisiting an episode with New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, co-chair of the NewDEAL Forum AI Task Force. As one of the few state legislators in the country with a computer science background, Bores explains how artificial intelligence can change our elections, economy, and everyday lives. He also shares his thoughts on how the government should adjust to the rapid development of AI technology, including about how New York integrates AI into government services, the state economy, and the education system. In addition, the episode dives into the biggest stories from New York’s most recent legislative session, and what to watch for in this year’s elections in the Empire State. Tune in to learn about Bores’s first campaign, why he left the world of tech startups to serve in elected office, and the support he received from his family and friends.
Enjoying An Honorable Profession? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content! https://www.youtube.com/@NewdealleadersOrg/
IN THIS EPISODE:
• [01:04] Introducing AI expert and New York Assembly Member Alex Bores.
• [02:07] An overview of how his most recent session: protection bills, expanding the number of judges, and more.
• [04:27] Approaching the problem and potential of AI in elections.
• [07:50] How States are using AI in the election process and what setting a Federal standard would mean.
• [10:35] New York’s approach to integrating AI and why it will never replace government workers.
• [13:32] His strategy to introduce AI to those who might be reluctant.
• [16:00] What has motivated Assembly Member Bores to leave startups to work in the legislature.
• [19:09] His first campaign and how his family forms part of the journey of running for office.
• [21:26] Advice for anyone who wants to run for office in the future.
• [24:30] Insights on where the Democratic Party is in terms of embracing the new generation and the future.
• [26:34] How Assembly Member Bores intends to continue to have an impact in office.
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Best of 2024: Representative Megan Srinivas Shares Why Government Needs a Doctor
This week, we want to take the opportunity to revisit our conversation with Iowa State Representative Megan Srinivas. She and co-host Ryan Coonerty talk about her journey as the child of immigrants in a small Iowa town, to a life changing visit to Kenya, to Harvard, and back to Iowa to represent disadvantaged communities. They discuss her storytelling strategies to create a middle ground on key issues like abortion and why medical professionals are well-positioned to run for office. Srinivas also explains how she embraces the diverse experiences of Iowans to align her messaging on key policy issues with people’s needs. Tune in to learn about her big policy ideas rooted in her unique background and how she balances her medical and legislative duties.
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• [01:06] An introduction to Iowa Representative Dr. Megan Srinivas and what motivates her to work in the legislature while practicing medicine.
• [05:30] Her work to improve the Prior Authorization policy in the form of a bipartisan bill. • [07:42] A trip to rural Kenya that transformed how she relates to others.
• [09:17] Formative experiences that sparked Dr. Srivas’s interest in global health and policy.
• [13:02] Applying global practices to rural Iowa by adopting a broader interpretation of healthcare.
• [16:42] Reframing key policies in order to create a middle ground with those who disagree.
• [19:38] Iowa’s identity as a Purple State and what it takes to connect with Iowans.
• [22:35] Predictions for 2024 and the messaging necessary to move the needle.
• [24:45] Advice for healthcare practitioners who might want to run for office.
• [26:01] How being a medical professional has helped Dr. Srinivas to build relationships.
• [29:23] The dearth of mental health support and facilities in Iowa and what needs to change.
• [31:46] Why there is an education crisis in Iowa and how this could be solved.
• [33:22] How Dr. Srinivas chooses to focus her energy in order to enact change.
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