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March 13, 2025, Opinion: "As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves from a tool of efficiency to a determinant of policy and governance, a fundamental shift is underway: Technologists are no longer just innovators—they are becoming political actors. Once largely bound to the legislative frameworks crafted by elected officials, the private sector is now setting the agenda, drafting its guidelines, and, in many ways, governing the future of AI. This transformation raises urgent questions about democratic resilience and the role of public institutions. As AI systems influence economic structures, information flows, and security landscapes, decision-making shifts from public to private hands. It is crucial to develop a governance structure that safeguards democracy while encouraging innovation and preventing capture by a handful of dominant industry players. "