Candidates Should Cater to Mothers by Focusing on AI and Social Media Issues

“If any politician wants to get mothers on their side, they should adopt this issue. It’s such an obvious electoral winner. And what I’ve learned is there is no force in the universe stronger than mothers trying to protect their kids.”

— Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, quoted by Politico, on the threats posed by social media and artificial intelligence.

Voters Remain Wary of Artificial Intelligence

57%

A new NBC News poll finds majority of registered voters, 57%, said they believe the risks of AI outweigh its benefits, compared with 34% who said the opposite. What’s more, a plurality of voters view AI negatively and don’t believe either Democrats or Republicans are doing a good job handling policy related to the rapidly advancing technology. Just 26% of voters say they have positive feelings about AI, compared with 46% who hold negative views.