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How New York Can Influence the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Four takeaways from the first event in our live lecture series, Focus On, featuring Assemblymember Alex Bores and author Garrison Lovely.
Sam Mellins · September 18, 2026
New York Focus Editor-in-Chief Akash Mehta (far left) moderated the panel featuring Garrison Lovely (center) and Assemblymember Alex Bores. | Alex Arriaga / New York Focus
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