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S.F. House candidates spar over their housing records, AI regulation in Chronicle-KQED debate

Chan criticized Wiener’s chatbot and defended her positions on housing development and AI regulation.

S.F. House candidates spar over their housing records, AI regulation in Chronicle-KQED debate
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San Francisco House candidates Scott Wiener and Connie Chan clashed over housing and AI regulation at a debate, while Wiener apologized for a chatbot he had launched to criticize Chan. Both also called for stronger action against sexual misconduct in politics.

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Connie Chan D · CA
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San Francisco supervisor and House candidate

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California state senator and House candidate

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Former representative and candidate for governor, referenced in connection with earlier sexual assault allegations

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Outgoing representative whose seat the candidates are seeking

ALSO MENTIONED  Gavin Newsom, Governor of California who vetoed an earlier version of Wiener’s AI safety legislation; Manny Yekutiel, Supervisor candidate accused of sexual assault

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Scott Wiener and Connie Chan Debate for San Francisco Congressional Seat

Scott Wiener and Connie Chan debated for San Francisco’s congressional seat, discussing AI regulation and other issues in the race. Center outlets chiefly frame the debate as a clash over AI policy, while also covering housing, the candidates’ records and Wiener’s campaign chatbot. Their coverage varies in how much it emphasizes the broader race and other debate topics.

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