Big Tech says voters' AI backlash is anti-Trump, not anti-tech

Summary

Big Tech companies are arguing that the backlash against AI among voters is aimed at Trump rather than at the technology industry, according to Ars Technica. The outlet reports that the tech industry is in denial as US voters have overwhelmingly moved to restrict AI and data centers. The Ars Technica article was published on November 4, 2026.

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1. Ars Technica

   4 Nov 2026, 20:55 UTCSource ↗

   Ars Technica reports that the tech industry is in denial as US voters overwhelmingly vote to restrict AI and data centers, and that Big Tech claims the voter backlash is anti-Trump rather than anti-tech.