A Republican insider says former President Trump is weighing a reversal on a centerpiece AI policy ahead of the midterms, reflecting pressure from industry allies and GOP governors seeking data-center investment. The potential shift would recalibrate the balance between accelerating AI infrastructure and addressing voter concerns over power-grid strain and data privacy. Advisers are discussing federal preemption of state rules, streamlined permitting and incentives for new compute capacity, alongside stronger transparency and limits on data brokerage to blunt criticism. The deliberations underscore the political stakes of AI—now both an economic priority and a regulatory flashpoint—as Republicans look to frame competitiveness and security as campaign pillars while responding to household energy and privacy anxieties.
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