Democrats think cracking down on AI could give them an edge

Democrats believe stronger scrutiny of AI companies could help them appeal to voters and gain a political advantage in November’s midterm elections. If they take control of either chamber of Congress, they would lead committees and could call company executives to testify, request documents and investigate issues such as data centre tax credits and security incidents.

AI covers a broad range of concerns, including job losses, children’s online safety, energy use and the development of advanced models, while lawmakers have yet to agree on a clear policy approach. A Democratic-aligned super PAC, Tomorrow Together, has begun a $4 million advertising campaign in battleground House races, and its polling suggests bans on state AI regulation are broadly unpopular. The article says some centrist Democratic governors have also recently taken firmer positions on AI.