Big AI teams up with Big Government

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-09-18 · by Timothy P. Carney

Quick Summary

The article discusses a collaboration between major players in artificial intelligence (AI) and government officials from the Democratic Party. It suggests that such alliances can lead to negative outcomes similar to what Adam Smith warned about, potentially involving price manipulation or other harmful practices regarding AI technology. The piece takes an opinionated stance on these partnerships, implying they could have detrimental effects beyond just consumer costs.
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Story summary

In an echo of Adam Smith's warnings about monopolistic practices, Timothy P. Carney in the Washington Examiner highlights a potential collusion between leading figures in artificial intelligence and key members of the Democratic Party. This union raises concerns that it could lead to harmful consequences beyond just increasing costs for AI services. The article suggests that such alliances among industry leaders and political operatives might result in strategies detrimental to public interests, reminiscent of historical conspiracies against consumers.

Written for “AI And Government Partnership” on 2026-10-04, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Who wrote this

Timothy P. Carney
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Adam Smith PERSON · 1× the Democratic Party ORG · 1×

Narrative

“People of the same trade seldom meet together,” warned Adam Smith 250 years ago, “even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices.”
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-18
2026-09-18 · Washington Examiner
Big AI teams up with Big Government · assertive framing

Claims (2 extracted, 0 hedged)

“People of the same trade seldom meet together,” warned Adam Smith 250 years ago, “even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices.” asserted
conversation → meet → prices
Today, the masters of the AI universe have combined forces, and the leaders of the Democratic Party have joined hands with this cabal. asserted
leaders → combine → cabal
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