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Bannon and Sanders unite over stronger AI safety regulation

The politically opposed figures have joined forces to call for tighter oversight of artificial intelligence, according to the Financial Times.

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Owen Mercer
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Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders have jointly called for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence, according to a Financial Times report published on 14 September.

The report describes Bannon as a right-wing activist and Sanders as a left-wing senator, making their reported cooperation notable given their opposing political positions.

The call focuses on AI safety regulation, but the supplied report does not detail the measures proposed or identify specific risks cited by either figure.

It also does not specify where or when the call was made. The available material supports the headline-level account that Bannon and Sanders have united in support of stronger oversight of the technology.

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