Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon urged restrictions on AI but presented differing strategies for addressing China's technological rise during a summit in Washington.
Bernie Sanders, an independent senator from Vermont, emphasized the need for international diplomacy and a global agreement with China to regulate AI development. He referenced the nuclear arms race between the US and the Soviet Union, suggesting a similar treaty could prevent a global crisis from uncontrolled AI. Sanders called for a pause on advanced AI development and a ban on super-intelligence, urging President Trump to negotiate a comprehensive treaty with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting in Washington.
Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, called for an economic and technological 'quarantine' of China, including expelling Chinese nationals from US research labs and cutting off capital flows. He criticized Silicon Valley for prioritizing profit over public safety and called for executive action to isolate Beijing's tech sector. Bannon argued that the US must choke off China's technological ecosystem, drawing a parallel to how the US historically dealt with the Soviet Union by cutting off support and resources.
Why it matters
Differing perspectives on China could complicate collaboration on AI guardrails despite shared concerns.
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What to watch
Watch whether the Pro-Human Assembly incorporates Bannon’s warning about AI escaping human control into its policy framework.
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