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Hello, it’s Jimmy Vielkind, pinch writing again. Fun fact: Once upon a time I wrote Capitol Confidential … the blog. (Remember blogs?)
In today’s CapCon, environmental groups concerned about artificial intelligence took their case to the state Department of Public Service.
Then, GOP attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy is having a moment after a strong debate performance.
And, some takeaways from the latest Siena poll.
Finally, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills designed to protect kids from AI.
Names in today’s CapCon: Saritha Komatireddy, Letitia James, Grace Smoker, Bill O’Reilly, Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman, Donald Trump, Steven Greenberg, Eric Weltman
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