Tech Markets Plummet as Regulation Fears Wipe Out $2.5 Trillion

Fears over impending regulatory crackdowns on artificial intelligence sparked a massive market sell-off, erasing more than $2.5 trillion from global tech stocks. The Nasdaq dropped over 5.5% as investors reacted to political shifts and community pushback against rapid data center expansions across the United States. Major tech leaders, including members of the Magnificent Seven, experienced sharp single-day valuation losses.