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Trump's AI Order Ignites Voter Backlash—70% Demand Regulation Before Midterms

Over 70% of likely voters want regulators tackling AI risks. Trump's order says no—handing Big Tech a win that voters across parties hate.

Crowd protesting AI datacenter construction with American flags and ballots

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • 70% of voters demand AI regulation, defying Trump's state-crushing order.
  • Datacenter opposition unites Trump fans and progressives, threatening $700bn Big Tech spend.
  • Midterms could fracture MAGA as populism clashes with tech donor alliances.

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Priya Sundaram
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Priya Sundaram

Hardware and infrastructure reporter. Tracks GPU wars, chip design, and the compute economy.

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Originally reported by The Guardian - AI

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