Tech Beetle briefing
US
The People vs. AI
Essential brief
Across red states and blue, a grassroots movement is pushing back on the unchecked growth of the artificial intelligence industry. - TIME (2026-02-19)
One icy morning in February, nearly 200 people gathered in a church in downtown Richmond, Va.
Most had awakened before dawn and driven in from across the state.
There were Republicans and Democrats from rural farms and D.C. exurbs.
They shared one go