AI regulation push gains steam ahead of midterms
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The push for federal regulation of AI is gaining momentum ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, as concerns about the technology’s risks draw greater attention from voters and politicians.
Recent surveys suggest growing public support for government oversight, with majorities of Democrats and Republicans favoring stricter regulation. Candidates and political groups are also bringing AI into campaigns, highlighting concerns about safety risks, effects on workers and the costs of expanding data-center infrastructure.
“Voters in both parties want guardrails, and candidates have noticed,” said Carlos Uriarte, a co-chair in law firm Morrison Foerster’s congressional investigations practice. “But for most voters, AI is still part of an economic story, not a stand-alone voting issue.”
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