Tech is about to get hammered in Congress

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Democrats are expected to tighten AI and data center regulations and launch investigations into DOGE cuts after regaining committee control in January.

Key points

•Democrats will take control of committees in January, aiming to strengthen guardrails for AI and data centers.
•Investigations into Elon Musk's DOGE cuts are also being considered.
•The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee urged the industry to "LAWYER UP."

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