The AI revolution is here, and it's capturing our leaders. This emerging force, an existential menace, is rapidly reshaping our world, warts and all. While many understand that it's too late to reverse this 21st-century genie, the positives of AI are undeniable, from freeing up time for actual work to researching cures for diseases. However, the risks are mounting, from schoolkids not learning to think for themselves to sky-high electric bills and a worsening climate crisis. The Pew Research Center survey reveals that 50% of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI's growing presence, with a majority believing it will worsen creativity and relationship-building. This is a dangerous disconnect, as political leaders race to regulate AI, with Trump and Hochul leading the charge. But the opposition party isn't offering much resistance, and the influence of billionaires and lobbyists is evident in the watering down of regulations. The fight to save the American Experiment must be fought on both fronts: against unchecked AI and the fascistic tendencies of political leaders.
