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Asian equities fell sharply after technology shares led losses in the U.S., with investors worried that newly elected Democratic officials could rein in the AI spending boom that has driven global stocks to record highs. The selloff spread from U.S. tech into Asian markets, though the article did not specify index levels or individual stock moves. The concern centers on policy risk: fresh Democratic officials may push for tighter oversight or reduced incentives for the massive AI infrastructure spending that has underpinned the rally. That matters because AI-related capital expenditure has been a primary engine of equity gains, so any sign of policy friction could pressure valuations across the tech supply chain. What to watch next is whether Democratic officials clarify their stance on AI spending and regulation, and whether U.S. tech weakness extends into further Asian sessions.

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