AI in America: Data Centres, Big Tech, Safety & Regulation | AI on the Ballot

Artificial intelligence is transforming the American economy, but who is accountable for its growing influence?

In this episode of AI on the Ballot, we examine the rapidly evolving AI landscape in the United States, from the expansion of data centres and rising electricity costs to concerns around AI safety, job security, corporate influence and the absence of a comprehensive national regulatory framework.

As AI infrastructure expands across the country, communities are raising concerns about energy consumption, water usage, environmental impact and the cost of powering an increasingly AI-driven economy. At the same time, questions around rogue AI agents, cybersecurity breaches, deepfakes and misinformation are bringing the need for stronger safeguards and oversight into sharper focus.

The conversation brings together three expert perspectives:

Miranda Nazzaro, Senior Technology Reporter at The Hill, explores changing public sentiment towards Big Tech, the growing influence of AI companies, data centre expansion and the evolving debate around technology regulation.

Jessica Mason, Senior Analyst at Embold Research, shares insights from public opinion research, examining how concerns about electricity bills, job security, data centres and AI regulation are shaping public attitudes across the United States.

Ambassador Shota Gavinaria, former Georgian Ambassador to the Netherlands and an international expert in national security, cybersecurity, disinformation and defence technology, discusses the growing risks of AI-powered cyber threats, information manipulation, digital trust and the future of cyber defence.

Together, the discussions explore some of the most pressing questions surrounding artificial intelligence:

• Who should be responsible for regulating powerful AI companies?
• How will the expansion of data centres affect electricity costs, water resources and local communities?
• Is AI becoming a threat to jobs and economic stability?
• Are existing safeguards sufficient to address rogue AI agents and emerging cybersecurity threats?
• How can societies protect information integrity in an age of deepfakes, bots and AI-generated misinformation?
• Can governments keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence?

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, the challenge is no longer simply about technological innovation. It is about accountability, public trust, national security and ensuring that the benefits of AI do not come at an unacceptable cost.

Watch the full discussion for expert insights into the future of AI governance, infrastructure, safety and regulation in the United States.

Presented by Regulating AI and the GIE Foundation.

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