Bernie Sanders rants about ‘Big Tech oligarchs’ taking charge of AI development

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) warned at Tuesday's "Pro-Human Assembly 2026" that "Big Tech oligarchs" are controlling AI development in an undemocratic manner, citing psychologists, political scientists, libertarians, and AI experts in his cautionary address. The event was headlined by Sanders and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon.

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