Sacks countered that he was simply carrying out Trump’s desire to unleash an AI boom, and Davis was getting in the way. While the uneasy alliance delivered Trump a short-term victory, the battle over AI is just beginning — and Congress may be the next front. They’re trying to box Trump into a corner.”The Republican rebellionSome Republicans are already breaking from Trump’s full embrace of AI. “You have to be hard, consistent and authentic.”Even among Trump’s AI cheerleaders, there is a growing realization that public sentiment is quickly shifting against the technology. “AI companies haven’t done the most excellent job of helping people see AI in their daily lives.

Source: CNN February 02, 2026 14:59 UTC