Three questions that will define AI's political power

The 2026 midterms will test whether AI regulation is a winning political issue. Guardrails Alliance, a pro-regulation group, launched ads in Arizona, Montana, North Carolina, and California targeting candidates' AI positions. The group backed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who called AI the most important issue. Results will signal if aligning with tech moguls like Elon Musk helps or hurts in 2028.