Midterm elections are right around the corner, with Election Day on November 3. Artificial intelligence and the data-center boom have pushed their way into the political arena. US governors' views range from exploring an AI "kill switch" to welcoming data centers. It's up to voters whether artificial intelligence will play a role in the outcome of the coming midterm elections. The AI boom — and the infrastructure needed to power it — has slowly become a flashpoint in US politics. The debate ranges from AI safety, regulation, and deepfakes to the rapid expansion of data centers. Many Big Tech firms advocate for faster expansion, while local residents have pushed back against data-center projects over their potential environmental and energy-cost impacts. One big question for voters: What roles should state and federal governments play in regulating AI? Another is how much power [governors should have].
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