Democratic advisers are warning their candidates not to go too hard at AI
Democratic consultants are warning their candidates in some key races not to lean into AI regulations out of fear that powerful tech groups could spend heavily against them.
Democratic advisers are cautioning candidates against going too far in criticizing AI. This advice stems from fears that powerful tech groups might spend heavily against them in the upcoming election. The concern comes as there is a growing worry among voters about AI's potential risks, with two-thirds of Americans expressing such concerns in a recent POLITICO poll.
While President Trump dismisses these fears, Democrats are unsure how to proceed with their stance on AI regulation. Some Democrats, like House Reps. Don Davis and Marcy Kaptur, worry that they could face significant spending from industry-backed super PACs, particularly in key races. Senior Democratic strategists emphasize the need for some form of regulation, but also want to avoid inadvertently inviting more spending from these groups.
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