# Democratic sweep could slow US AI growth and aid China’s ambitions

https://mins.news/en/item/129210

- South China Morning Post, 2026-11-04 15:00 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3373295/how-democratic-sweep-could-slow-ai-growth-us-and-help-chinas-ambitions

> Analysts say Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory and takeover of both chambers of Congress could slow AI development in the US, affecting global AI trade and the technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing. Concerns over AI and the data centres that power it contributed to the backlash against Republicans and President Donald Trump, a vocal supporter of AI.

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