So apparently, following the 2026 midterm election results, Donald Trump took to Truth Social and made a statement that included the words “no more AI.”
And well, here’s what I have to say about that.
Fuck that.
Now, I know that defending AI isn’t exactly going to be the most popular position these days. There are plenty of people who dislike AI, have concerns about it, or believe it is doing more harm than good. And look, I’m not going to pretend that AI doesn’t come with problems. There are legitimate concerns worth discussing, whether we’re talking about misinformation, copyright, privacy, employment, or how certain companies are using the technology.
But here’s the thing: AI is a tool.
And like any other tool, it can be used for good purposes or bad purposes. It depends on how people use it.
People can use AI to learn new things, improve their skills, explore ideas, create things, solve problems, and express themselves in ways they might not otherwise be able to. It can help people become more creative, more productive, and even more confident in pursuing things they previously thought were beyond their abilities.
And yes, I’m speaking from the perspective of someone who sees AI as a creative tool. I believe people should have the opportunity to use it to express themselves and better themselves.
So when I hear politicians talking about potentially taking AI away, I have to ask: What exactly are we trying to accomplish here?
Because there’s a difference between regulating technology responsibly and simply trying to eliminate access to it.
If there are problems with AI, address those problems. Establish reasonable safeguards. Hold companies accountable when they misuse the technology. Protect people’s rights. Make sure workers aren’t being exploited or unfairly displaced.
But don’t throw the entire technology away because of its problems.
And here’s where I get into the censorship argument.
Now, I’m not saying that restricting AI would be exactly the same thing as censoring someone’s speech. Those are different things. But I do think there’s a conversation to be had about restricting people’s access to a tool that allows them to create, communicate, and express themselves.
If you start taking away people’s ability to use technology that helps them express themselves, learn, and create, you’re potentially limiting what they’re able to do.
And that should concern people, regardless of their political affiliation.
I don’t care whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, independent, or anything else. You don’t have to love AI. You don’t even have to use AI. That’s your choice.
But other people should have the freedom to use it responsibly.
Let people create. Let people experiment. Let people learn. Let people express themselves.
AI isn’t going away simply because some politicians don’t like it. And instead of treating it like something that needs to be eliminated, perhaps we should focus on figuring out how to use it responsibly.
Because I would much rather see us improve a technology and make it better for everyone than simply take it away.
And that’s my two cents.