[smb06]

The mid-terms could really become about whether AI as a technology should be in the hands of the public/society or left to tech companies

[verdverm]

Prices, inflation, and jobs are still the top issues. Have been for several elections, Americans mostly vote based on how their wallet feels.

[bxhz55]

AI has only recently entered collective unconconciousness. Politicians react to whatever is making people insecure. Thats how Immigration issues have toppled govts world wide.

[voidmain]

> In The Argument’s newest poll, fielded nationally among 3,008 registered voters between May 29 and June 3, 2026, over a quarter, 27%, of voters said it’s likely humanity would go extinct because of AI. At the same time, just 6% listed the technology as one of their two top issues — exactly one-quarter of voters think humanity could go extinct but don’t rank it as an important issue.

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