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Dec 7, 2025 
Gerrit De Vynck, a technology reporter for The Washington Post specializing in AI and policy, dives into the complex intersection of politics and artificial intelligence. He discusses how Trump and tech leaders could reshape AI regulation and the skepticism voters hold about AI's impact on jobs and safety. De Vynck also explores the rift between Trump and conservative critics, examining the challenges of uniting a coalition in the face of public anxiety. He draws parallels to the crypto political landscape, suggesting that lessons learned may guide the future of AI's integration into society.
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State Patchwork Drives Federal Preemption Push
- States have rapidly moved on AI, creating a regulatory patchwork that big tech finds hard to comply with.
- Federal preemption efforts tried to block state rules but failed amid political pushback.
AI Moved From Hype To Tangible Fear
- Public sentiment shifted from novelty to fear as AI stories emphasized job loss, kids' safety, and mental health.
- High-profile incidents, like teen suicides after chatbot interactions, amplified tangible concerns.
Chatbot Tragedies Intensified Public Fear
- Reporting connected teen suicides after chatbot interactions to rising public fear about AI and kids' safety.
- Those stories helped harden political skepticism toward industry-friendly deregulatory pushes.