# The fight for tech accountability starts now

https://mins.news/en/item/129212

- The Verge, 2026-11-04 15:02 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/1026289/midterms-2026-results-ai-data-center-big-tech-accountability

> The article argues that Silicon Valley companies courted favor during Trump’s second term as his administration took a largely hands-off approach to tech regulation. After Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains, they can investigate companies and question executives in Congress. Public unease over AI and large data centers adds to the industry’s political risks.

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