The Midterms Techlash

As an electoral issue during the midterms, artificial intelligence was tied up with money in politics, with industry and government in cahoots, and with data centers feeling forced into communities. It was a big winner for Democrats this year, and all of these—plus the implications for employment—are going to be bigger issues in 2028.

Guest: Rob Flaherty, political strategist and founder of Tomorrow Together, a tech-focused political action committee.

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