Americans want AI regulation, but election campaigns aren't making it a priority — creating a disconnect between voter concerns and political messaging

Over 60% of both Republicans and Democrats say the government should regulate AI for economic stability and public safety, and that AI development should slow down, according to an Ipsos poll conducted earlier this year.

Despite this widespread voter concern, most political campaigns are focusing on other issues and barely mentioning AI, meaning candidates aren't addressing the technology that majorities of their constituents worry about.

Communities across the US have already started resisting AI infrastructure projects — blocking data centers in their neighborhoods — and social media shows rising anger at AI companies and executives, signaling that voter frustration with the tech industry is building faster than political responses are catching up.