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The AI backlash needs a plan

As political backlash against AI and data centers translates into electoral wins, whether the incoming Congress can avoid past regulatory mistakes will determine the future legal framework for the AI industry.

Following US midterm elections marked by voter pushback against data centers and tech accelerationism, the incoming Democratic majority in Congress is preparing to regulate AI. Drawing parallels to the failed efforts to regulate social media, the author argues that lawmakers and safety advocates must establish concrete goals, prepare backup plans for federal gridlock, and build unified coalitions across disparate interest groups.

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  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic
  • METR

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