New York City Mayor Mamdani implements AI restrictions and supports Michigan Senate candidate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has introduced several measures to regulate artificial intelligence within the city. These include a ban on AI use in elementary and middle schools and a requirement for real estate platforms to disclose when property photos or videos are AI-generated to prevent 'house-phishing.' Additionally, Mamdani is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to expand the state's data center moratorium to include stricter renewable energy and labor standards for smaller projects.

On the political front, Mamdani expressed that the victory of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan is of 'critical importance' to New York City. He argued that El-Sayed’s platform, which focuses on Medicare for all and reducing the cost of living, aligns with the needs of New Yorkers and signals a shift toward prioritizing working people in Washington.

In Michigan, the Senate race between El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers is currently a virtual dead heat according to recent polling. The campaign has faced intense scrutiny, including allegations from Senator Ted Cruz regarding El-Sayed’s alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, which supporters and former Representative Adam Kinzinger have characterized as a religious smear campaign.