The AI election | America, Actually

By Vox

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A recent New York Times/Siena poll found that less than 1 percent of voters view artificial intelligence as a top priority this election cycle. But is that really the case? Will Lawrence, a progressive congressional candidate in Michigan, is betting his campaign on the opposite. The co-founder of the environmental group Sunrise Movement has pivoted from climate and housing activism to taking on Big Tech. Vox’s Astead Herndon talks with Lawrence about how AI fits into the wider progressive movement, and whether panic over the rapidly advancing technology represents something deeper about who will ultimately control the future of the US economy. 00:00 Why AI panic is spreading 02:41 From activist to congressional candidate 04:47 Why AI became a campaign issue 05:53 The backlash against data centers 07:42 Should America hit pause on AI? 09:05 Is AI a bubble or a revolution? 10:13 The fight over AI surveillance 11:52 What happens if AI replaces jobs? 15:35 How the Progressive Movement c

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