I’m curious to hear what people think about this. I’ll leave my thoughts (with some data) in a comment below.
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@Wes
Don’t jump to conclusions just yet. Back in 2021, I thought the side that would be against the vaccines would be the Democrats. Here’s why:
- Trump pushed Project Warp Speed, and Democrats didn’t trust a ‘Trump vaccine.’
- The GOP supports less government in business. Trump worked on reducing red tape in medical trials.
- The ‘Don’t trust big pharma’ crowd is largely left-leaning.
At first, it seemed like this would play out this way, but everything flipped a few months later.
I think the right might push for deregulation to help AI grow, while the left will want more regulation to protect jobs and unions. But again, we can’t predict everything.
Once Elon Musk takes over the AI space (likely in a year), AI will definitely become a hot topic for the left.
For sure, the pro and anti sides are already starting to look like class warfare in online debates. I think this will get worse if the job market keeps going downhill with the new administration. AI might even become a marker for those worried about widening wealth inequality.
I can see right-wing groups resisting change. They seem to push back on almost anything new in society. AI means fewer jobs (though it can create new ones for some), and they’re not ready to agree on social programs to help people who lose their jobs.
I don’t think AI is a political issue among voters right now. I don’t trust politicians to have consistent views on it either. Libertarians should support no AI regulation, but conservatives might want some regulation if AI challenges freedoms or rights. For example, they might want to regulate AI if it helps people get abortions out of state.
For sure, AI is getting better and will be more present in people’s lives. Plus, with figures like Trump and Musk trying to control things, they’ll make AI a political issue to serve their interests.
Everything’s getting more polarized, and I think AI will become more of a dividing factor as time goes on. It’s already used to screen job applicants, insurance, loans, etc., and it could be weaponized against certain groups.
@Lyle
The EU is already handling that with some regulations in place.
The easiest way to stir up controversy is to claim that AI is hurting children. If even a tiny rumor spreads about AI causing harm to kids, the debate will explode.
Hadley said:
The easiest way to stir up controversy is to claim that AI is hurting children. If even a tiny rumor spreads about AI causing harm to kids, the debate will explode.
Well, it kind of is. Kids are using AI to cheat in school, and it’s making them less literate.
Get ready, a huge backlash against AI could be coming.
When people start losing jobs with no replacements, AI will definitely become a political issue, especially when it impacts the economy and Wall Street. AI won’t vote you into office.
From my experience, right-wing voters don’t care much about AI. They see it as unnecessary, while the left sees it as a threat to civilization.
AI is more dangerous than nuclear weapons. Governments will race to control its development.
The first countries to control AI will have power over the future, just like those who had nuclear weapons.