The increasing likelihood of a recession in the coming years could also accelerate employers’ plans to adopt AI and lay off workers. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a potential 2028 presidential candidate, wants AI companies to pitch in to help communities affected by the strain AI puts on local infrastructure. Money from the fund would then be used to improve necessary infrastructure, fund clean energy and domestic supply chains and help workers who lost their jobs due to AI. (The plan repeatedly notes past federal efforts to help workers displaced by technology — like the Trade Adjustment Assistance program – are widely thought to have fallen short.) “And I think voters will respect it if you’re not a Johnny-come-lately to this issue.”

Source: Huffington Post September 17, 2025 22:31 UTC