Bernie Sanders urges international cooperation to regulate artificial intelligence
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30
Bernie Sanders urges international cooperation to regulate artificial intelligence
9 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30
Speaking on Capitol Hill with leading Chinese scientists, Sanders called for a global AI regulation treaty, citing risks like misinformation, privacy loss, and job displacement.
He warned that unchecked AI development could lead to existential threats and criticized the lack of current safeguards, while some conservatives questioned partnering with Chinese academics.
Sanders previously introduced a bill to halt new AI datacenters, emphasizing Congress's lag in addressing AI's rapid societal impact and advocating for dialogue between the US, China, and other nations.
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