The Nobel laureate who co-wrote ‘Why Nations Fail’ warns U.S. democracy won’t survive unless these two things change

Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu warns that U.S. democracy faces existential threats requiring urgent policy changes. He cautions that Trump's AI policies could endanger democratic institutions, while AI advocates argue excessive regulation would stifle innovation. The debate highlights tension between protecting democracy and fostering technological advancement in artificial intelligence development.