Democrats AI warnings: Letters to the Editor Sept. 16, 2026

It’s official: AI is the new COVID that is going to kill you (“Alarmist Dems are at it ag‘ai’n,” Miranda Devine, Sept.14).Democrats have seemingly latched onto artificial intelligence to scare the common man before the midterm elections.

The left has to make you afraid of something, so they can control you.Mike HollandNaples, Fla.I agree that we need to slow down artificial intelligence — what do we even need it for (“ ‘Open’ to slowdown,” Sept.12)?Huge data centers are storing everyone’s information.

Students, teachers and health-care providers are using AI to pass tests.Flock cameras are spying on Americans.

These are just a few reasons why we should halt artificial intelligence.At best, it’s being used in lieu of people thinking and problem-solving.At worst, it can quickly get out of hand and potentially destroy civilization.Steve Preziosa Sr.Deptford, NJWith calls for President Trump to address AI, I’m reminded of the same approach many took to advocate for climate change.We can’t forget that while we regulate AI and climate change, our adversaries such as China do and will not.

If AI is so powerful, shouldn’t we want to exploit it and keep China and others from potentially ruling the world?Brice RussellNaples, Fla.Now that the climate and COVID crises have faded, Democrats must be thrilled with the latest existential threat du jour, artificial intelligence.Imagine all the fraud Ilhan Omar’s constituents can perpetrate.The scale of the graft would make “Feeding Our Future” look like so much chicken feed.If they succeed in shutting down AI, how will we respond when China unleashes its pirated version upon us?James EvansWorcester, Mass.AI is going to destroy mankind if we don’t act now, according to fake news, just as the midterms round the corner.

This is another nothing-burger like Y2K.Thomas De JulioDelray Beach, Fla.Yes, AI will determine that we humans are destroying the Earth, so its superintelligence will lead to...