Tech issues in the 2026 midterm elections: data centers, AI and Flock surveillance
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The Verge's midterm coverage says voters' concerns in the 2026 elections include data centers and higher energy costs, AI safety, and the expansion of Flock surveillance technology.
The article also highlights California's proposed billionaire wealth tax, which has drawn heavy tech spending. It says the next Congress is likely to keep working on AI regulation and the backlash against data centers.
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Nov 3, 10:35 PM ET
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- The Verge · AINewsMidterm elections 2026: tech issues on voters' minds include data centers, AI and Flock surveillance
AIVoters' concerns in the 2026 midterm elections include data centers and higher energy costs, AI safety, and the expansion of Flock surveillance technology, according to The Verge's election coverage. The article also highlights California's proposed billionaire wealth tax, which has drawn heavy tech spending, and says the next Congress is likely to keep working on AI regulation and the data center backlash.
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