Both sides of the aisle hate the AI moratorium

December 10, 2025

TL;DR

President Trump plans to sign an executive order giving the federal government some control over AI regulation.
There are questions about the constitutional basis and legal issues surrounding such an executive order.
Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, believes AI regulation could become a voter issue in the midterms.
Voters, especially in red states, are becoming increasingly skeptical of the AI industry due to religious, social, and governmental concerns.
States are protective of their AI regulations and resist federal preemption, with bipartisan support for state-level laws.
Concerns include the impact of AI on young people, mental health, and the potential for AI to replace divine concepts.
Some Republicans, like Senator Cruz, advocate for a moratorium on AI development due to concerns about rapid advancement and competition with China.
The AI industry is heavily lobbying against safeguards, influencing political decisions.
Voter engagement on AI issues is growing, though it may accelerate due to negative economic consequences or harms to young people.
A significant portion of the public views AI as a mixed bag but desires guardrails and checks on companies, drawing parallels to social media's impact.

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