Senator J.D. Vance, a Republican from Ohio, holds contrasting views on regulating artificial intelligence (A.I.) and reining in Big Tech. If former president Donald J. Trump gets reelected, Vance’s position on A.I. policy could influence the administration. Despite advocating for looser regulations on A.I., Vance supports Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, in her aggressive approach to antitrust action against Big Tech. Vance has ties to prominent tech backers and has accused Big Tech companies of using the fear of A.I. destroying humanity to push for regulations that benefit established players. It remains to be seen who Trump would appoint to lead A.I. policymaking if he returns to office.
