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  "id": 7582736,
  "title": "In Washington, unlikely bedfellows like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI \"humans first\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/in-washington-unlikely-bedfellows-like-bernie-sanders-and-steve",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-15T16:05:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bernie-sanders-steve-bannon-bipartisan-ai-pro-human-conference/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Washington, an unlikely alliance has formed as political opposites Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon are set to join forces at the Pro-Human Assembly to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The bipartisan gathering aims to advocate for a human-centric approach to AI development, as concerns grow about the potential dangers of AI's unchecked expansion.\n\nJacob Coxon, an AI researcher, recently resigned from Anthropic, a company that created the AI app Claude, citing fears that AI could one day pose a threat to humanity as it becomes more advanced. Coxon accused Anthropic and OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, of \"gambling with our lives\" by rushing to create advanced AI models.\n\nIn response to these concerns, AI CEOs Dario Amodei and Sam Altman, as well as Elon Musk, have called for a slowdown in the development of frontier AI labs. Meanwhile, some members of Congress are also urging caution regarding AI.\n\nDespite President Trump's dismissal of AI-related fears as a \"hoax,\" GOP Rep. Chip Roy from Texas emphasized the importance of humans coming first in the development of AI technology. Roy expressed skepticism about the motives of AI CEOs, questioning whether they are truly prioritizing human interests or seeking to monopolize the technology.\n\nDemocrats such as Rep. Greg Casar and Rep. Lori Trahan also highlighted the need for a pro-human approach to AI. Trahan introduced the FRONTIER Act alongside Rep. Jay Obernolte, which calls for independent evaluators of frontier AI models.\n\nAs the bipartisan coalition pushes for regulation, Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the concerns surrounding AI development. House Speaker Mike Johnson has also arranged a meeting with Trump and AI company executives within the week.",
  "summary": "As AI CEOs call for a slowdown, President Trump wants acceleration. But the issue is gaining bipartisan momentum.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to join AI event in Washington as tech concerns rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bernie-sanders-and-steve-bannon-to-join-ai-event-in-washington-as",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "New Bernie Sanders bill would ban superintelligent AI and threaten developers with 20 years in prison",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/new-bernie-sanders-bill-would-ban-superintelligent-ai-and-threaten",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:15:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders unite in AI safety call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/steve-bannon-and-bernie-sanders-unite-in-ai-safety-call",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:40:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "WATCH: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon become allies on human-controlled AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/watch-sen-bernie-sanders-and-steve-bannon-become-allies-on-human",
        "published": "2026-09-14T18:54:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Sanders, Bannon to speak at event calling for AI controls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/sanders-bannon-to-speak-at-event-calling-for-ai-controls",
        "published": "2026-09-14T20:01:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "Sanders and Bannon converge on Washington AI safeguards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/sanders-and-bannon-converge-on-washington-ai-safeguards",
        "published": "2026-09-15T04:31:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/bernie-sanders-and-steve-bannon-to-share-a-stage-to-promote-curbs-on",
        "published": "2026-09-15T09:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Bernie Sanders says if AI is coming for workers, it should bring a four-day workweek with it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/bernie-sanders-says-if-ai-is-coming-for-workers-it-should-bring-a",
        "published": "2026-09-15T17:00:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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