GOP splits over Trump's AI agenda amid job loss and China concerns
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Updated · POLITICO · May 2
GOP splits over Trump's AI agenda amid job loss and China concerns
6 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 2
A poll found 59% of Trump voters want federal AI regulation, while Florida and Utah Republicans clashed with White House opposition to state safety and transparency bills.
Non-MAGA Trump voters were more likely than MAGA supporters to say AI needs stronger safeguards, even if China advances faster, exposing tensions over deregulation and industry-friendly policy.
The administration has stressed beating China in AI, while tech leaders including Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Microsoft AI's Mustafa Suleyman warn automation could sharply disrupt white-collar jobs.
With states and Washington at odds, can the U.S. set clear AI safety rules without losing the global innovation race?
When does using AI for national security cross the line into an abuse of corporate and individual rights?
As AI automates professional careers, can retraining programs keep pace with the coming wave of job displacement?