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Why Steve Bannon sided with Sanders, not Trump, on AI
Confirmed
In Short: Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, despite their political differences, found common ground on the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) at a recent gathering, both calling for guardrails to prevent potential catastrophic consequences, according to reports.
Bannon, known for his criticism of tech CEOs, accused them of trying to 'socialize' the risks and reap financial benefits, while also arguing that Americans, not the U.S. government, should benefit from AI advancements.
Bannon's shift in stance reflects his long-standing criticism of tech leaders and his demand for a slowdown in AI development to allow for regulatory measures, a position he has held for years, as reported by The Atlantic.
What's confirmed
- Bannon, known for his criticism of tech CEOs, accused them of trying to 'socialize' the risks and reap financial benefits, while also arguing that Americans, not the U.S. government, should benefit from AI advancements.
- Bannon's shift in stance reflects his long-standing criticism of tech leaders and his demand for a slowdown in AI development to allow for regulatory measures, a position he has held for years, as reported by The Atlantic.
What's still developing
- "If AI surpasses human intelligence, as many scientists believe could happen, this technology will escape human control with potentially catastrophic consequence," Sanders said as he opened his remarks.
- "That's a bald-faced lie," Bannon said, claiming tech CEOs want to "socialize" the risk, shut out competitors and reap the financial benefits for themselves.
- Bernie Sanders may stand on opposite sides of the political spectrum, but both spoke at a gathering Tuesday to press for guardrails for AI.
- Trump, but they're "trying to rise above partisanship, and we have to." Bannon blasted the tech CEOs who have spoken out to say they need more regulations.
- 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.