{"id":2647715,"date":"2026-08-21T08:21:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/markey-fumbles-question-about-ai-in-final-debate-before-primary\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T08:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:24:25","slug":"markey-fumbles-question-about-ai-in-final-debate-before-primary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/markey-fumbles-question-about-ai-in-final-debate-before-primary\/","title":{"rendered":"Markey fumbles question about AI in final debate before primary"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmarkey-fumbles-question-about-ai-in-final-debate-before-primary%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2647715&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator ed Markey (D-MA), 80, faced questions during a debate about artificial intelligence (AI). He admitted he uses technology on his devices but was unsure of which companies&#8217; technologies he relies on. Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA), 47, criticized Markey for his lack of understanding of AI, emphasizing the need for new leadership to regulate emerging technologies. moulton also highlighted the generational shift in politics, opposing Markey\u2019s long tenure and advocating for fresh perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>The candidates clashed over issues such as transgender athletes and the broader debate within the Democratic Party between progressives and moderates. Markey defended his record on progressive causes, including the Green New Deal, and asserted he remains energized and capable of serving. Moulton, meanwhile, promoted a progressive agenda focused on housing, healthcare, and education as human rights.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the campaign, Moulton accused Markey of being part of the Washington establishment after 50 years in office and emphasized the importance of a new generation of leaders. The primary race reflects broader internal divisions within the democratic Party, with markey supported by prominent progressives like Bernie Sanders, alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Elizabeth Warren.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ed-markey\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"2069\">Ed Markey <\/a>(D-MA) struggled to answer a question about <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/artificial-intelligence\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1658\">artificial intelligence <\/a>as he took the debate stage for the final time before the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/massachusetts\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"344\">Massachusetts<\/a> Democratic <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11675\">primary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markey, 80, will face Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/seth-moulton\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"3866\">Seth Moulton <\/a>(D-MA), 47, in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary. Moulton has positioned himself as a younger, more viable alternative, casting the race as a choice between generational change and Markey\u2019s decades of experience in Washington.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4695816\/markey-fumbles-question-ai-seth-moulton-new-generation\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Markey fumbles question about AI as Moulton paints need for new generation<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4695525\/sarah-trone-garriott-hit-over-vote-against-banning-boys-girls-sports\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott hit over vote against banning biological boys from girls\u2019 sports<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4695245\/thune-schumer-avoid-recess-travel-blitz-amid-unpopularity\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Thune and Schumer avoid recess travel blitz amid increasing unpopularity<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During Thursday\u2019s debate, Markey was asked whether he uses artificial intelligence in his work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The senator said he uses \u201cwhatever is inside of my iPhone and my iPad,\u201d while acknowledging that he did not know which companies\u2019 technology his devices may use.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moulton quickly seized on the answer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith all due respect, senator, if you don\u2019t even know what you\u2019re using on your phone or your iPad, like, this is why we need a new generation of leaders to regulate these technologies,\u201d Moulton said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Not understanding the basics of AI \u2013 the most important technology of our lifetime \u2013 should be disqualifying for a U.S. Senator. This is why we need a new generation of leadership. The future is now. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2BgvvslwTu\">pic.twitter.com\/2BgvvslwTu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sethmoulton\/status\/2090614517789069385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his closing remarks, Moulton again pointed to Markey\u2019s age and long tenure in Washington.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m running against the senator\u2019s decision after 50 years in Washington to run for another term at age 80,\u201d he said. \u201cI believe in a new generation of leadership. I believe we can do better than the status quo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markey, a progressive who played a pivotal role in advancing the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/green-new-deal\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"2593\">Green New Deal<\/a>, has argued that he remains energized and capable of serving another term.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m more energized than I\u2019ve ever been before,\u201d Markey said, adding that he has been \u201ccrisscrossing the state\u201d and \u201cfighting for families.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The candidates also clashed over <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/transgender\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"369\">transgender<\/a> athletes, an issue that has become a flashpoint in the campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moulton drew national attention after the 2024 election when he expressed concern about his daughters competing against transgender athletes. He later apologized for comments that sparked backlash but maintained that Democrats should be willing to debate the issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markey accused Moulton of putting transgender children \u201cunder the political bus after the election.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe should have been loving those kids,\u201d Markey said. \u201cWe should have been protecting them against Trump, against Fox, against the MAGA base.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo anyone hurt by my comments, I\u2019m sorry, because that was not my intention,\u201d Moulton responded. \u201cMy intention was to say that we need to take on these issues. We need to have this debate and not cede it to Republicans across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asked for a yes-or-no answer on whether transgender athletes should be allowed to participate in girls\u2019 sports, Moulton said they should, while adding that the issue should include discussions about safety and fairness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The debate also highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party between its progressive and more centrist factions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have put forward such a progressive affordability agenda that plants the flag in the ground and says that housing, healthcare, and education should be human rights,\u201d Moulton said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/3829176\/generational-fight-massachusetts-democratic-senate-primary-seth-moulton-ed-markey\/\">GENERATIONAL FIGHT IN BUDDING MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATIC SENATE PRIMARY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markey, meanwhile, touted his support from prominent progressives, including Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-sanders\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"41\">Bernie Sanders <\/a>(I-VT), Rep.<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alexandria-ocasio-cortez\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"282\"> Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez <\/a>(D-NY), and Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/elizabeth-warren\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"250\">Elizabeth Warren<\/a> (D-MA).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur party has to become more progressive,\u201d Markey said. \u201cWe have to stand up for what the people are talking about at the grassroots, especially young people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Markey falters on AI question before Massachusetts primary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2647716,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WB.Congress.100825.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[51738,3896,21480,5894,4909],"class_list":["post-2647715","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-ai-2","tag-debate","tag-markey","tag-politics","tag-primary"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WB.Congress.100825.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2647715"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647715\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2647718,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647715\/revisions\/2647718"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2647716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2647715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2647715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2647715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}