2025-12-13
48 分钟The Unrest had become so bad that the government imposed the death penalty for anyone caught breaking machinery.
In 1813 alone, Great Britain executed 17 Luddites.
They had been the ones attacking factories, and if they hadn't had the support of local communities,
the number charged may have been much higher.
The Luddite had been protesting against the introduction of machines in wool and cotton factories,
machines that took away jobs from people.
Today, a new breed of self-described Luddite has emerged.
Some within MAGA World are trying to slow down or even stop the rise of artificial intelligence.
I'm John Pridow, and this is Chex and Balance from The Economist.
Each week we take one big theme shaping American politics and explore it in depth.
Today, will Washington restrain or unleash AI?
The White House wants a light touch to let the industry innovate without the government getting in its way.
that some prominent conservatives disagree.
They worry about the effects of AI on jobs and on Donald Trump's base.
Others want the states to take charge.
Are Washington and MAGA World ready for this clash?
With me this week to talk about the divisions within the Republican Party and the MAGA movement over AI are Charlotte Howard and James Bennett,
both this week coming live from New York.
Charlotte, how are you doing?
I am doing well.