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AI Policy Battle Hits Texas Election

The saga follows the political fallout from AI data center regulations, beginning with Democrat Gina Hinojosa's Texas victory prompting a selloff of AI stocks due to moratorium fears. The latest episode sees the Vergecast discussing the 2026 midterms and ongoing AI business challenges, indicating the issue remains a contentious topic in upcoming elections.

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    Vergecast discusses 2026 midterms and AI business challenges

    The Vergecast hosts Nilay and David analyze the impact of the 2026 midterm elections on the technology sector. They note that voters favored Democrats and expressed opposition to AI, which may…

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    Democrat Gina Hinojosa's Texas Win Triggers AI Stock Selloff Over Data Center Moratorium Fears

    Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race, intensifying investor concerns about a potential moratorium on new data center construction. Her campaign…

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