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The forever AI wars

November 3, 2026 · 20 min

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AI is now a transformative force in the political economy of the U.S. And while technology won’t be top of mind for most Americans when they vote later today, it’s already having a profound influence on how they work, invest and travel.  The outcome of the midterms will have significant bearing on both development of AI and its deployment. Plus, a new poll of voters nationally and in Ohio shows how data center beliefs are interacting with other issues driving their Election Day choices — and that, for a sizable group of voters, a candidate’s stance could matter in close races.

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