As the US Midterms Approach, AI Is Going to Emerge as a Key Issue Concerning Voters
In December, the Trump administration signed an executive order that neutered states’ ability to regulate AI by ordering his administration to both sue and withhold funds from states that try to do so. This action pointedly supported industry lobbyists keen to avoid any constraints and consequences on their deploym...
Trump's executive order, which supports industry lobbyists and undermines consumer protections, highlights the ongoing courting process between MAGA and big tech. This alliance is facing growing populist resistance on a local scale, particularly against AI datacenters due to environmental, energy, and noise concerns. The political salience of AI will grow as it commands increasing financial investment and societal impact, offering an opportunity for enterprising candidates to take the mantle of ...
