Today's headlines are dominated by AI anxiety — polls show most Americans think it's moving too fast and want safeguards, AI political spending has topped $300M with the FTC probing tech-funded lawmakers, and Democrats are plotting a policy offensive — while Trump also launched an investigation into Fed governor Lisa Cook.
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Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds
An AP-NORC poll finds most Americans believe AI is developing too fast, with a vast majority saying the government must ensure AI stays under human control and that U.S. workers are protected.
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast. And the vast majority of U.S. adults say it's highly important for the government to ensure that AI stays under human control and that U.S. workers are protected.
Democrats lay groundwork for massive AI offensive - POLITICO
Democratic lawmakers including Sen. Maria Cantwell and Rep. Lori Trahan are staking out AI policy positions ahead of November's elections as the party eyes potential control of Congress.
Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Lori Trahan and others are staking out their artificial intelligence policy positions as Democrats eye control of one or both chambers of Congress in November.
Data Center Debate: Facts vs. Myths
An analysis examines facts versus misconceptions in the debate over AI data centers and energy policy, including why China has a stake in whether U.S. states build them.
More recently, X announced that ... debate over AI, data centers and energy policy. Why would China care whether Nevada and other states build data centers? Because data centers are the physical backbone of artificial intelligence....
Crypto Billionaire Chris Larsen Is Spending Millions to Shape US Politics
Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen has given at least $22.5 million to federal candidates and super PACs to influence policy on AI, clean energy, cryptocurrency, and taxing the ultra-wealthy, and plans to spend even more.
Larsen emerged as a major player ... issues: artificial intelligence, clean energy, cryptocurrency and taxing the ultra-wealthy. He’s given at least $22.5 million directly to federal candidates and super political action committees — and plans to go even bigger. “If you’re going to be effective when it comes to politics and policy, you’ve ...
Voters want more safeguards as AI risks grow: Reuters/Ipsos poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows most U.S. voters want stricter federal AI regulation, fearing the technology could spiral out of human control.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows most U.S. voters want stricter AI regulation from federal government, fearing the technology could spiral out of human control.
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