A.I. and Market Whiplash

Last week’s midterm elections were perhaps the first major elections fought at least in part over issues related to artificial intelligence. This year saw record donations from tech executives to tech-friendly candidates. And in some cases, A.I. was actually on the ballot: In local ballot initiatives across the country, people voted to limit or prevent the development of data centers. Many newly elected Democrats have promised A.I. regulation. If A.I. has surged to the forefront of U.S. politics, it’s in part because A.I. is at the forefront of the U.S.…