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Trump’s embrace of AI reveals a bigger battle over regulation, markets, and the future of work. In this minutes-long recap of the full Breaking Points episode, Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down Donald Trump’s remarks at an all-in event with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, where he dismissed AI existential-risk concerns as a hoax and argued data centers will make communities rich. They’re joined by journalist Garrison Lovely, author of the forthcoming book Obsolete, who warns that the AI industry is driving regulatory capture, monopoly power, and a dangerous rush toward labor automation without democratic oversight. The discussion covers AI alignment, ethics of technology, state-level pushback on data centers, misinformation, and why both populist left and populist right may be converging against unchecked AI. You’ll come away with a clearer view of the AI crash fears, antitrust concerns, and the political realignment shaping the debate. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.