The unholy alliance against American progress on AI
If you ever find yourself nodding along with socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), populist hack Steve Bannon, and teachers’ union boss Randi Weingarten, it may be time to go home and rethink your life.
TL;DR
- A coalition of socialist and populist figures, including Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, are opposing AI development in America.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the "Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act" proposing a federal moratorium on AI.
- Critics argue that opposing AI progress is anti-progress and benefits China in the global AI race.
- President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson have warned that over-regulation of AI would benefit China.
- The anti-tech coalition is dubbed the "BBC" by Joe Lonsdale, referring to Bernie, Bannon, and the Chinese Communist Party.