Anti-AI socialist scenario

Two unfolding forces will shape significantly the short-term future of the Democratic Party:

1. The popularity of socialist candidates and ideas, especially among grassroots Democrats.
2. AI increasing energy costs, joblessness and inequality.

This future was captured vividly recently when Sen Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Zohran Mamdani, and democratic socialist allies electrified a jam-packed stadium in Queens (NY) for a mayoral race. Chants of "Tax the rich!" roared at the "New York Is Not for Sale" rally. Young people cheered wildly. It was a stunning socialist celebration. It's not just a New York thing. Or a Mamdani thing. It's a where-the-energy-in-a-demoralized-party-reigns thing. Sen Sanders and many others see AI as the next big fight in American politics—one ripe for a heavy focus on protecting workers and spreading tech wealth to others.