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SANDERS AND BANNON UNITE ON AI CURBS AT SUMMIT

AI DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, SEP 15, 2026

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Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon called for restrictions on artificial intelligence at Washington's Pro-Human Assembly on Tuesday, despite their ideological differences. The unlikely pair agreed on AI dangers while diverging on China strategy.

The progressive senator and right-wing strategist warned against unchecked AI development and the concentration of power among tech oligarchs. Both advocated for government regulation of the technology. Their positions diverged on geopolitical strategy. Sanders and Bannon framed the issue differently regarding U.S.-China relations, each offering competing visions for what they termed a "cold war" with Beijing. The Pro-Human Assembly brought together figures across the political spectrum to address concerns about AI's societal impact. The appearance highlighted growing bipartisan anxiety over artificial intelligence development, even as consensus remains limited on specific policy solutions. Neither speaker detailed comprehensive regulatory frameworks, focusing instead on broad calls for restrictions and oversight of AI technology in the hands of major tech companies.

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