Democratic midterm wins put AI giants on notice

After midterm wins, Democrats control both chambers and are pledging tougher AI oversight. Rep. Ted Lieu said they will hold public hearings on AI and pass 'reasonable guardrails' legislation. Exit polling found 56% of voters said AI and data centers were a crucial or major factor in their votes.

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