Election 2026 has come and gone, and the political consequences are many. Americans sent a message to Democrats and Republicans on a wide range of public policy issues — from immigration to the economy.
Artificial intelligence is perhaps the most important one. Artificial intelligence policy is no longer a “sleeper” issue, emerging as a top consideration on Election Day. Leading up to November, U.S. voters told candidates and elected officials alike to pump the breaks on AI escalation. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say AI is developing too fast. Most Americans want all data center construction to be stopped, Election Day showed it. Very few trust advanced AI unconditionally, with only 8 percent of voters consulting AI chatbots for election-related information this year.
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