Left-wing US Senator Bernie Sanders and far-right advisor Steve Bannon warn of AI dangers in rare agreement
Both men spoke at a conference hosted on Tuesday in Washington by the Future of Life Institute, a nonprofit focused on reducing existential risks from powerful technologies.
US Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, a far-right advisor, have expressed concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence in a rare display of agreement. They spoke at a conference hosted by the Future of Life Institute in Washington, where they called for restrictions on AI development.
The event, known as the Pro-Human Assembly, brought together lawmakers, union leaders, researchers, and celebrities who share concerns about AI's rapid development and potential risks to humanity. Sanders and Bannon both warned of the potential consequences of unchecked AI development, with Sanders citing the risk of job losses and Bannon emphasizing the need to "slow down the pace" of AI development.
According to Newsweek, Sanders described AI as a "growing threat" that could lead to "catastrophic consequences" if left uncontrolled, while Bannon called AI "the defining issue of our time". Their comments reflect growing concerns about AI safety and data center expansion that are transcending traditional partisan boundaries.
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