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Big Tech lost big in the 2026 election
The article discusses the potential impact of the 2026 US midterm elections on the technology industry, saying voters backed Democrats and opposed AI. It argues that scrutiny of Big Tech may intensify, with renewed attention to technology executives, AI regulation and data centre construction.
The podcast also examines whether AI businesses can turn investment and growth into sustainable revenue. It questions the significance of OpenAI’s growth in web search when Google also struggles to monetise AI search, and notes that some businesses are scaling back while AI agents have yet to take over. Other topics include X, SpaceX’s mobile plans and a touchscreen MacBook.
In short
- The midterms may bring tougher scrutiny of Big Tech and AI.
- Data centre projects could face a harder political climate.
- The podcast questions whether AI growth can produce lasting revenue.
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