Artificial intelligence is increasingly emerging as a key wedge issue — not between the major political parties, but within them.

On the right, MAGA populists and influencers are warning about the potential hazards of unrestricted AI development as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their administration have pushed for minimal regulations in the name of beating China to potential society-altering advancements.

On the left, progressives are fighting against potential AI-fueled job losses and a further consolidation of financial power by Big Tech as center-left Democrats weigh the unknown downsides of technological advancement with major investments in their states and a need to stay competitive in a rapidly changing global economy.

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