CNET: Will Democrats Rein in Big Tech? It Starts With Privacy and Data Centers

“Artificial intelligence was central to the national conversation during the midterms, alongside concerns about affordability and the Iran war. From data centers needed to power AI to how it’s used in surveillance tech like Flock cameras, many Democratic (and a few Republican) candidates campaigned against AI.”

“Tech critics were quick to claim success, too. Alan Butler, president of the nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center, called it ‘a resounding victory’ and said that ‘voters made clear in this election that they are sick and tired of big tech companies manipulating them, buying politicians and elections, and surveilling their families and communities.'”

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