Bernie Sanders draws applause for message to AI leaders alongside Steve Bannon:
Trump has downplayed concerns about AI following warnings from industry leaders ...
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Sanders and Bannon seek tougher AI rules in WashingtonSanders warned of job losses and possible threats to human safety.
Key FactsSep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- At a joint Washington event, both warned that artificial intelligence could have potentially catastrophic consequences for humanity.
- Sanders urged Trump to negotiate a temporary development pause with Xi Jinping at next week's summit.
- Bannon said executive action was necessary and called for cutting China off from American-made computer chips.
- Trump downplayed concerns Monday; Mike Johnson argued a moratorium would undermine the US competitive edge against China.
When the future of humanity is at stake, we need binding international safety rules, not voluntary industry standards from the industry.— Bernie Sanders speaking at an AI leaders event in Washington, urging binding international safety rules rather than voluntary industry standards.
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