Democrats push AI regulation after midterm win, Trump resists

Following their midterm election victory, Democrats in the US plan stricter regulations for artificial intelligence and data centers. President Trump has signaled his opposition to these plans. The party intends to introduce legislation targeting AI systems and data center expansion to protect consumers from rising electricity costs. They also want to mandate independent testing of advanced AI and clarify liability for AI companies. Texas's incoming governor, Gina Hinojosa, announced new state laws to protect residents from data center impacts. Trump stated he is "100 percent for super-intelligence" and will work with states that want to become wealthy. The Democratic push marks a shift from the previous Republican-led Congress, which focused on promoting AI development. Fears of regulation have triggered a sell-off in technology stocks on Wall Street and in Asia.