Congressional Republicans face growing pressure to act on artificial intelligence, online safety, and other key tech issues as the November midterm elections threaten their majority.
The stakes are high for GOP lawmakers to fulfill the Trump administration’s tech policy goals while they still hold a trifecta in Washington—and for Democrats to respond. High on the list of issues coming up this year are AI regulation and exports and the associated boom in data centers, and how to regulate children’s online safety.
Here’s more on the major policy developments to watch in 2026.
AI Regulation, Chip Exports
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