Tech issues in the 2026 midterm elections: data centers, AI safety, Flock surveillance
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The Verge reports that tech-related concerns are on voters' minds ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The issues it lists are data center energy costs, AI safety, the expansion of Flock surveillance technology, and a proposed California billionaire wealth tax. The article says the elections will shape the scope of President Donald Trump's power in his final two years and signal voter priorities before 2028.
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Nov 4, 12:35 AM ET
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- The Verge · AINewsMidterm elections 2026: tech issues on voters' minds include data centers, AI safety and Flock surveillance
AIThe 2026 midterm elections will shape the scope of President Donald Trump's power in his final two years and signal voter priorities before 2028. Tech-related concerns on voters' minds include data center energy costs, AI safety, expanding Flock surveillance technology, and a proposed California billionaire wealth tax.
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