According to Yann LeCun (@ylecun), a recent tweet highlights how political actors are attempting to leverage state power and control over election infrastructure through the use of data—specifically, the threat of ICE withdrawal from Minnesota if voter files are shared with the Trump Administration (source: @mattmfm via x.com). This incident underscores the increasing importance of AI-powered data analytics in election security, voter file management, and government negotiation strategies. AI-driven solutions are now essential for ensuring transparency and integrity in electoral processes, and there is a growing market opportunity for AI companies focused on secure data sharing, threat detection, and public sector compliance.