How Democrats, who polls predict will flip at least one chamber of Congress in the midterm elections, are preparing to aggressively scrutinize the AI industry (Lauren Feiner/The Verge)
Lauren Feiner / The Verge : How Democrats, who polls predict will flip at least one chamber of Congress in the midterm elections, are preparing to aggressively scrutinize the AI industry — At a moment when voters are fearful of AI, Democrats are finding their footing. … Democrats could win back control of Congress this November …
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