The AI Backlash Could Get Very Ugly

Bipartisan backlash against AI is growing in the U.S., turning the issue into a broader political flashpoint.

Lawmakers on both the left and right are attacking AI over job losses, power concentration, and its impact on communities.

Local opposition to data centers is rising, while a few incidents of vandalism and violence have heightened fears around AI.

The trend could slow AI deployment and influence upcoming elections as concerns about labor and infrastructure intensify.