Democrats think cracking down on AI could give them an edge
The Verge Lauren Feiner
Democrats are signaling they would increase scrutiny of AI companies if they regain committee leadership after the November midterms. The article points to a plan to press the industry on tax credits tied to data centers and recent hacking incidents. If that happens, AI firms could face tighter congressional oversight and more hearings with CEOs.
Why it matters
Democrats could win back control of Congress this November, and if they do, they'll need to decide how to approach one of the country's newest and thorniest political issues: AI. Polls predict Democrats will flip at least one chamber of Congress in the midterm elections, which would put committee leadership back in their hands. That […]
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