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Republicans have won control of the Senate, meaning AI regulation is a long shot and competition with China is the name of the game.
Why it matters: Senate Republicans have a more robust track record of bipartisan AI work than the House, and the GOP isn't eager to get in the way of innovation.
- A Republican Senate will be more amenable to spending money on research and development than their counterparts in the House.
- They will view investing in AI through the lens of a global tech race and national security.
Comprehensive privacy bills and legislation to protect kids online will be top priorities, though whether they clear Congress will again depend on building consensus with the lower chamber.
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