# Bernie Sanders rants about ‘Big Tech oligarchs’ taking charge of AI development > Source: > Published: 2026-09-15 18:34:17+00:00 Sen. [Bernie Sanders](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/bernie-sanders/) (I-VT) displayed an apocalyptic tone in voicing fears about the dangers of [artificial intelligence](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/artificial-intelligence/) and bashed leaders of major AI development companies for what he called an undemocratic manner of decision-making. Speaking at Tuesday’s “Pro-Human Assembly 2026,” headlined by the [Vermont](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/vermont/) socialist and former Trump adviser [Steve Bannon](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/steve-bannon/), Sanders sought to cast as wide a net as possible in voicing caution in AI development. He cited fears from psychologists, political scientists, libertarians, and AI experts themselves in boosting his argument, leading up to a warning of the worst-case scenario. ## Stay informed.Stay ahead. Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most. [See Options](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/subscribe/digital/) Already a member? [Log in](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sign-in/) [Click here to login/register your account](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/print-subscription-check)