Political candidates are attacking AI in ads, and they’re focusing on the one thing scarier than a killer robot: a high electricity bill.
Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are peddling anti-AI messaging this year, with subtle differences. The attacks pose a challenge for AI companies looking to build political support for data centers and other infrastructure projects.
Business Insider reviewed 130 US political TV ads that mentioned artificial intelligence or data centers. More than AI safety or other hot-button tech issues, campaigns are mostly making noise about AI’s costs, per our review of Senate, House, and gubernatorial campaign…
