How Big Tech Lost the Midterms

POLITICO · Calder McHugh, Alec Hernandez · 2026-11-06 10:00 UTC

The inside story of how AI went from a fantasy to a top issue for voters.

The inside story of how AI went from a fantasy to a top issue for voters.

A sign is seen on the floor as people protest artificial intelligence and data centers ahead of a New York City Council Committee hearing on the risks and regulation of artificial intelligence at City Hall Park in New York City on Oct. 5, 2026. | Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Calder McHugh is a reporter at POLITICO Magazine.

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