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Bannon Sides with Sanders on AI, Parting Ways with Trump
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In Short: Steve Bannon has parted ways with President Trump over concerns about artificial intelligence, while Bernie Sanders echoed similar worries.
Steve Bannon, a long-time ally of President Trump, has now disagreed with the president on the issue of artificial intelligence (AI), according to reports from NPR. Bannon, who has previously demanded a slowdown in AI development to allow for regulation, now finds himself at odds with Trump, who has rejected calls for a slowdown, warning that such a move could give China an advantage.
In contrast, Bernie Sanders, the senator from Vermont, has also expressed concerns about AI, aligning with Bannon's views. However, the two differ on what to do about it, a gap that became clear during their respective speeches.
During an interview with NPR, Bannon stated, 'This technology has some real upsides to it, but you have to be realistic,' reflecting his stance on the need for regulation. Senator Sanders, meanwhile, emphasized the transformative nature of AI, saying, '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.
The disagreement between Bannon and Trump highlights a growing divide within the administration on the issue of AI, while Senator Sanders' support for regulation underscores the broader political debate surrounding the technology.
What's confirmed
- Steve Bannon, a long-time ally of President Trump, has now disagreed with the president on the issue of artificial intelligence (AI), according to reports from NPR. Bannon, who has previously demanded a slowdown in AI development to allow for regulation, now finds himself at odds with Trump, who has rejected calls for a slowdown, warning that such a move could give China an advantage.
- In contrast, Bernie Sanders, the senator from Vermont, has also expressed concerns about AI, aligning with Bannon's views. However, the two differ on what to do about it, a gap that became clear during their respective speeches.
- During an interview with NPR, Bannon stated, 'This technology has some real upsides to it, but you have to be realistic,' reflecting his stance on the need for regulation. Senator Sanders, meanwhile, emphasized the transformative nature of AI, saying, '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.
- The disagreement between Bannon and Trump highlights a growing divide within the administration on the issue of AI, while Senator Sanders' support for regulation underscores the broader political debate surrounding the technology.
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 is planning to host Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept. 24, pending confirmation from Beijing.
- 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.
- “They stood up to the Soviet Union, and the first thing in standing up to them was to choke them off,” Bannon said.
- However, they part ways on what to do, a gap that became clear the moment each took the podium.
- He was the lone interior lineman in the Division I ranks last week to play both ways, according to research provided from the school.
- "You’d be a fool to just tell me ‘I want to play both ways’. I should know that coming in," said Sanders, whose team hosts Weber State (1-1) on Saturday afternoon with a chance to improve to 2-0.