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This automation-driven upheaval is not occurring in isolation. It is tightly intertwined with political and economic power structures dominated by Silicon Valley’s wealthy elites. These figures are pouring money into political campaigns and lobbying efforts to ensure that AI regulations remain lax, allowing rapid expansion without safeguards. Notably, figures like Peter Thiel and his influence through candidates such as JD Vance exemplify how corporate interests are infiltrating government.
This confluence of money and influence results in a regulatory environment that favors big tech companies and the elite, further accelerating AI deployment while leaving the working class and middle class vulnerable.