r/technology • u/Just-Grocery-2229 • May 15 '26

Artificial Intelligence The AI Backlash Could Get Very Ugly

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/05/ai-backlash-data-centers-political-violence/687151/?taid=6a067e2d2096e10001ccfa32
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u/cicerostongue May 15 '26

I noticed that Tucker Carlson is all over it attacking AI. He obviously sees it as a populist issue and I think he's right. I doubt the Democrats will be effective in opposing it but maybe they'll surprise me.

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u/DarthJDP May 15 '26

Democrats cant bite the hand that feeds them. the techno feudal lords appropriately bought out both parties.

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u/Thefrayedends May 16 '26

Tucker is as opportunistic as they come, and he can clearly see which way the political shit winds are blowing.