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Sanders urges halt to uncontrollable AI development, targets OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders called on executives at OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to halt AI development if risks become uncontrollable, and warned of possible legislative action. His pressure follows reported incidents involving model-control failures and claims that AI models explored companies without authorization. Sanders has also pushed broader regulation, including a bill to freeze new AI data centres until federal safeguards are in place.
Crypto
U.S. senator calls crypto \'currency of choice for crooks\' as CLARITY Act fight intensifies
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal renewed criticism of cryptocurrencies, calling them a tool used for crime and opposing efforts to ease regulation. He cited testimony from romance-scam victim Lori Flowers and said criminals need crypto to succeed. The dispute has shifted to the CLARITY Act, backed by Republicans, which aims to clarify digital asset rules. Other Democrats, including Elizabeth Warren, have also criticised the bill and warned consumer protections are insufficient.
AI & Enterprise
Sanders says 97 percent of Americans want AI regulation, urges Congress to legislate
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders urged Congress to stop delaying legislation on artificial intelligence safety rules, saying support for regulation is overwhelming. He said lawmakers should listen to the public rather than billionaire big tech companies. Sanders cited polls showing 70 percent of Americans say AI is developing too fast and 97 percent want AI safety regulation. He also pointed to divisions within the Democratic Party over the strength of regulation.