{
  "id": 18537228,
  "title": "After the midterms, is the AI industry in for a rough two years?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/after-the-midterms-is-the-ai-industry-in-for-a-rough-two-years",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-06T17:23:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/video/after-the-midterms-is-the-ai-industry-in-for-a-rough-two-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Democrats secured historic victories in the recent U.S. midterm elections, the tech industry faces a potential period of increased regulation and scrutiny. In a recent episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast, industry experts Kirsten Korosec, Sean O'Kane, and Anthony Ha discussed the implications of the election on the tech sector.\n\nThe public's overwhelming approval of 41 data center-related ballot measures, in all but one case, signals a shift in attitudes towards the development and expansion of data centers. Newly-elected Democratic leaders and lawmakers are expected to champion further regulation, which could significantly impact the tech industry.\n\nThe conversation on the Equity podcast delved into the broader implications of this political shift. It's not just the data centers that could face increased government oversight; the scrutiny on Big Tech, in general, is likely to intensify. OpenAI, despite its efforts to rebrand, is already grappling with these potential changes in the regulatory landscape.",
  "summary": "Democrats’ historic victories in this week’s U.S. midterm elections could also transform the tech industry. The public voted on 41 data center-related ballot measures on Tuesday — in all but one, the majority voted to impose more restrictions on data center development. And even when data centers weren’t on the ballot directly, they were a […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}