Bankless Will AI Populism Decide the 2028 Election? | Jasmine Sun
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May 13, 2026 
Jasmine Sun, a writer on AI, tech, and politics, unpacks the rise of AI populism and why backlash is forming across odd coalitions. She explores protests over data centers, targeted political messaging, and whether jobs, inequality, and SuperPAC money could make AI a 2028 flashpoint. Expect a brisk tour of political maps, labor risk scenarios, and policy ideas to soften the shock.
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AI Salience Is Low But Rising Fast
- AI ranks 29th among 39 issues today but is the fastest-rising issue in public polling.
- Jasmine cites Blue Rose Research showing rapid salience growth and warns AI ties into high-salience issues like cost of living and jobs.
Politicians Use AI To Amplify Existing Agendas
- Politicians tie AI to core voter concerns like the economy and cost of living to make it politically useful.
- Jasmine argues leaders use AI as a fresh lever to advance pre-existing agendas, from labor policy to content moderation.
AI Super PAC Attacks Can Backfire Politically
- Leading the Future super PAC attacked New York candidate Alex Bores and the attacks backfired politically.
- Jasmine describes how Boros shot up from irrelevant to a top contender after being labeled as allied with AI billionaires.