Democratic 2028 hopefuls outline AI regulation positions ahead of election
The Guardian surveyed where leading Democratic figures stand on AI policy as the 2028 presidential race takes shape. Vice President Kamala Harris has called for stricter federal regulations after tech executives urged a development slowdown. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order urging companies to consider a "kill switch" and has added whistleblower protections and youth…
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- Harris and Newsom push stricter federal and state AI regulations with executive actions
- Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders propose temporary datacenter construction ban until Congress acts
- Kelly proposes AI company-funded Horizon Fund for worker retraining and energy infrastructure
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The AI debate is already shaping the 2028 election. Here’s where Democratic hopefuls stand
The Guardian AI · 26 September 2026
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