Democratic midterm sweep could slow US AI development, analysts say

The Democratic Party's midterm victory, giving it control of both houses of Congress, could slow the pace of AI development in the US, with potential implications for China's AI ambitions.

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2026-11-04 15:00 · SCMP China Tech
How Democratic sweep could slow AI growth in US – and help China’s ambitions

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