AI assistants are racing to take control of every aspect of your daily life, tech experts warn

From the Newshound archive · first published 9 October 2026.

Artificial intelligence assistants from the world's biggest tech companies are locked in a battle to become the single point of contact for everything from shopping and healthcare to government services. The White House has already launched America.gov, a public-facing AI portal promising citizens 'whatever you need from government, start here.' Analysts warn the race to embed AI into daily routines represents the most significant power shift in a generation.

Bureaucracies — not elected politicians — have long held real power, and AI could finally break their grip on public services.

Whoever controls the AI layer between citizens and government will wield extraordinary influence over everyday life.