The Democratic midterm sweep has forced the tech industry to confront the prospect of federal AI regulation.
Fifty-six percent of voters cited artificial intelligence and data centers as a crucial or major factor in their vote. President Trump is open to collaborating with Democrats on AI safeguards, though sweeping legislation remains unlikely without a major incident.
Any new AI laws are expected to be narrow and bipartisan, focusing on child safety, liability, and predeployment testing. AI companies are bracing for potential congressional subpoenas as lawmakers promise to scrutinize the industry.