Mamdani Says Federal Government Has Failed on AI, Urges New Yorkers to Push Back

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that residents should not accept the idea that an AI takeover is unavoidable. He called on New Yorkers to demand regulations that protect the public and return control to ordinary people. Mamdani argued that federal authorities have abdicated their responsibility on AI oversight. His remarks frame the issue as one requiring active public pressure rather than passive acceptance.

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