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Bannon Sides with Sanders on AI, Parting Ways with Trump
Confirmed
In Short: Steve Bannon has parted ways with President Trump on artificial intelligence, echoing Bernie Sanders' concerns while differing on how to address them.
Steve Bannon, a long-time ally of President Trump, has now aligned with Bernie Sanders on concerns about artificial intelligence (AI), marking a significant shift in their stance on the issue.
In a departure from Trump's more relaxed approach, Bannon has been a vocal advocate for slowing down AI development to allow for proper regulation, a position he shared with Sanders during a recent discussion.
While both expressed concerns about the potential downsides of AI, they differed on the actions to be taken. Bannon emphasized the need for regulation, while Sanders did not specify his exact stance, though he highlighted the transformative impact of AI on society.
What's confirmed
- Steve Bannon, a long-time ally of President Trump, has now aligned with Bernie Sanders on concerns about artificial intelligence (AI), marking a significant shift in their stance on the issue.
- In a departure from Trump's more relaxed approach, Bannon has been a vocal advocate for slowing down AI development to allow for proper regulation, a position he shared with Sanders during a recent discussion.
- While both expressed concerns about the potential downsides of AI, they differed on the actions to be taken. Bannon emphasized the need for regulation, while Sanders did not specify his exact stance, though he highlighted the transformative impact of AI on society.
What's still developing
- Trump said this week that the only necessary "guardrail" is a "smart president," which was how he described himself.
- "This is one we're going to have to disagree on," Bannon told NPR's Steve Inskeep.
- Trump has rejected calls for a slowdown, warning that such a move could give China an advantage.
- Trump is planning to host Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept. 24, pending confirmation from Beijing.
- Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and echoed some of Sanders' concerns about AI, even as the two differed on what to do about it.
- Bannon has railed for years against tech leaders who have become Trump's allies, and demanded a slowdown in AI development to give the government time to put regulations in place.
- "This technology has some real upsides to it, but you have to be realistic," Bannon said.
- “Artificial intelligence and robotics are the most transformational technologies in the history of humanity, and they will impact the lives of every man, woman, and child in our country,” Sanders said.