Big Tech’s Hilarious Attempt to Smear Politician with Crypto’s Most Infamous Name

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In a most amusing twist of fate, pro-technology PACs have set their sights on New York Assemblymember Alex Bores during the Democratic primary, attempting to link him to none other than Sam Bankman-Fried’s now-infamous 2022 donor network, which might as well be the political equivalent of being handed a live grenade.

These jolly attacks are part and parcel of a grander scheme orchestrated by the AI industry to vanquish candidates perceived as anything but friendly towards their silicon-based shenanigans.

The Dastardly Plot Against Bores Unveiled

Enter Think Big PAC, a delightful little offshoot of Leading the Future, which appears to be America’s latest super PAC sensation funded by the AI elite. They’ve reportedly been distributing campaign literature across the sparkling streets of New York’s 12th congressional district, alleging that Bores has received funding from associates of the illustrious Bankman-Fried, who, let’s not forget, has recently made quite the name for himself in the thrilling world of fraud and money laundering-how charming!

This latest escapade by Think Big PAC is merely the icing on the cake of their relentless campaign against Bores. They previously ran ads that took aim at Bores’ past employment with the data analytics firm Palantir-a company, mind you, whose own backers seem to have misplaced their moral compasses.

In a fit of indignation, Bores dispatched a cease-and-desist letter to these cheeky rascals, accusing them of peddling falsehoods that could make even Pinocchio blush.

Oh, the AI billionaires who are attempting to purchase this election sure have some strong opinions! I thought, why not indulge myself and read a few?

These are the Trump megadonors behind the delightful negative ads filling your mailboxes and screens.

– Alex Bores (@AlexBores) March 20, 2026

Now, one must consider the brilliance of this tactic in a deep-blue Manhattan district, where associating a candidate with a convicted fraudster is akin to handing them a political death sentence wrapped in a bow.

Nationally, the race is shaping up to be a fascinating experiment in how aggressively Big Tech will target those brave souls advocating for AI regulation.

But what sparked this barrage of attacks, you ask? It’s all down to Bores’ legislative record concerning AI. His RAISE Act, which was signed into law last year-much to the chagrin of the tech titans-mandates that AI companies conduct safety checks on their models and publicly disclose the results. The audacity!

This audacious record made him a prime target for Leading the Future, the illustrious super PAC orchestrating this theatrically dramatic campaign.

AI Takes a Page from Crypto’s Playbook

Leading the Future, in a move that can only be described as predictably predictable, announced last November that Bores would be their first unfortunate target. The group’s backers include the likes of OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and the ever-esteemed Andreessen Horowitz, along with a staggering $70 million war chest, according to Politico. One can only imagine the parties they throw!

Their leadership has declared they will run whatever campaign proves most effective-an approach that’s as refreshing as a dip in a cold lake on a summer’s day. The Bankman-Fried attack is simply the latest manifestation of this creative strategy.

This tactic bears a striking resemblance to one employed by the crypto industry in 2024, when Fairshake, a cryptocurrency-focused Super PAC, spent lavishly against skeptics of digital assets. This bold move is credited with unceremoniously booting Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown from his seat after over thirty years in office. As luck would have it, Leading the Future shares operational leadership with that very PAC-what a small world!

Bankman-Fried, in his heyday, was one of the country’s largest political donors during the 2022 cycle, scattering his wealth among candidates aligned with a laissez-faire attitude towards tech regulation. Several characters now embroiled in the AI industry’s political machinations frolicked in overlapping donor circles back in those halcyon days.

Thus, the use of Bankman-Fried’s name as a weaponized phrase comes as no surprise. Leading the Future has made it abundantly clear that their ambitions stretch far beyond NY-12, with state legislators across the nation watching this spectacle unfold with bated breath.

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2026-03-21 00:52