Bernie Sanders criticizes AI as ‘the most consequential technology in humanity’
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Bernie Sanders voiced concerns about the potential negative impacts of AI, calling it the most consequential technology in human history. Speaking on CNN, the US Senator linked the development of AI by wealthy tech moguls to potential economic insecurity for working Americans, questioning their motives and suggesting a possible moratorium on new data centers. He highlighted the lack of congressional discussion on how people will earn income if AI eliminates jobs. Sanders also raised concerns about the impact of AI chatbots on human interaction and emotional support. Republican Senator Katie Britt echoed these concerns, discussing legislation to protect minors from AI companions, mandating disclosure of their non-human status and establishing criminal liability for harmful content.
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