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Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks

Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks
NPR News Friday 06 November 2026, 00:16 UTC By Rafael Nam 1 min read
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Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers.(Image credit: Timothy A. Clary)

Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers.

(Image credit: Timothy A. Clary)

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