How Democrats and Republicans are addressing AI safeguards and data centers

CBS News · collected 2026-09-14
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Democrats and Republicans are discussing strategies for regulating artificial intelligence and managing data centers in preparation for the 2026 midterm elections. The political debate involves former campaign officials Dan Kanninen and Alex Vogel, who provide insights from their respective party backgrounds on how to address these technological issues.
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Democrats and Republicans are increasing their focus on artificial intelligence regulations and data center policies as the 2026 midterm elections approach. The debate includes discussions about safeguarding AI technology and managing data centers securely. Dan Kanninen, a former battleground director for the Harris Presidential Campaign, and Alex Vogel, a former deputy counsel for the Republican National Committee, are among those joining the conversation to provide insights on these issues.

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Democrats Republicans the Harris Presidential Campaign the Republican National Committee

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Alex Vogel PERSON · 1× Dan Kanninen PERSON · 1× Democrats NORP · 1× Republicans NORP · 1× the Harris Presidential Campaign ORG · 1× the Republican National Committee ORG · 1×

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Dan Kanninen, former battleground director for the Harris Presidential Campaign and Alex Vogel, former deputy counsel for the Republican National Committee, join with more.
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How Democrats and Republicans are addressing AI safeguards and data centers · assertive framing

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How Democrats and Republicans are addressing AI safeguards and data centers asserted
Democrats → address → safeguards
The political debate over AI regulations and data centers is heating up ahead of the 2026 midterms. asserted
debate → heat → midterms
Dan Kanninen, former battleground director for the Harris Presidential Campaign and Alex Vogel, former deputy counsel for the Republican National Committee, join with more. asserted
Kanninen → join → more
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