Democrats launch new initiative to define AI policy ahead of 2028 election cycle

Tomorrow Together, a Democratic political organization, is initiating a new research effort, budgeted at $1.1 million, to influence how the party discusses artificial intelligence with voters. This initiative is launching as Democrats convene in Denver for the What’s Next conference, an event marking midterm successes and planning for the next presidential contest. The effort is framed by concerns over the technology's risks, particularly as companies advance self-improving AI systems. Tomorrow Together previously spent $6.5 million advocating for stricter regulations on AI and data centers during the midterms. Maddie Kriger, the group’s chief program officer, stated that getting the AI discussion right is crucial for electoral success, noting the possibility of worsening AI incidents in the coming year. Party data analyst David Shor observed that AI represents a novel political issue where both parties are receptive to regulation. Karthik Ganapathy, a co-founder of Tomorrow Together, expressed a preference for the Democratic stance over the Republican one. Rob Flaherty, another co-founder, argued that the current political climate, influenced by Donald Trump, has given Democrats the advantage in the debate over technology regulation.