
Democrats Divided Over AI's Political Risks and Rewards
A deep division is growing in the Democratic party over its approach to AI, with a populist wing urging a strong anti-tech stance while moderates warn of economic fallout.
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A deep division is growing in the Democratic party over its approach to AI, with a populist wing urging a strong anti-tech stance while moderates warn of economic fallout.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is facing intense criticism after releasing an AI-generated video depicting Santa Claus as an ICE agent to promote deportation.

A majority of Americans express growing concern over AI's societal impact, yet state and federal leaders are actively limiting regulations, often following extensive lobbying from the tech industry.

President Trump's executive order to block state AI laws, led by adviser David Sacks, has backfired, creating deep divisions within the tech industry and sparking bipartisan political opposition.

President Trump signed an executive order to block states from enforcing their own AI laws, aiming to create a single national regulatory framework for the technology.

The Trump administration is aggressively promoting AI development with deregulation, creating a rift with MAGA supporters who fear widespread job displacement.

Donald Trump has shared multiple AI-generated images and videos on Truth Social, including one depicting Democratic lawmakers behind bars, following a political dispute.

The U.S. government is in preliminary talks to provide financial support to the quantum computing industry, potentially using Chips Act funds to counter China.

The U.S. government has approved a 211-mile road through Alaska's wilderness to access minerals for the AI industry, reversing a previous environmental ban.

Donald Trump's recent actions, including sharing AI-generated videos and making confusing public statements, have drawn significant attention and criticism.

A new Medicare pilot program, launching in six states in 2026, will use AI to approve medical care, raising concerns about potential denials.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called an AI-generated video shared by President Trump "outrageous," as Democratic leaders condemned the post as racist.