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A Politico poll reveals that two-thirds of Americans view advanced artificial intelligence as a significant risk to humanity, with concerns cutting across party lines. Notably, Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon recently joined forces to warn about the dangers of unregulated AI during an event in Washington, highlighting a rare bipartisan agreement on this issue. Lawmakers are responding by considering various proposals for regulating AI, including the possibility of a select congressional committee if Democrats regain control of the House.
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A new Politico poll conducted by Public First from September 13-15 found that around two-thirds of Americans believe advanced AI poses at least a moderate risk to humanity's future. The concern is bipartisan, with 70% of Kamala Harris supporters and 60% of Trump voters seeing such risks. Lawmakers are grappling with how to regulate AI as public fear grows over the technology’s potential dangers. Notably, Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon recently warned about unchecked AI during a joint appearance in Washington. Meanwhile, Melania Trump emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership in AI while visiting an elementary school in North Carolina. Democrats are exploring the creation of a select congressional committee on AI if they regain control of the House in upcoming midterm elections.
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Lawmakers are scrambling to figure out how to regulate and put limits on artificial intelligence as Americans are increasingly concerned about how powerful the technology could become.
left Advocates for regulation of AI
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A new Politico poll, conducted by Public First from September 13 - 15, found that around two-thirds of Americans believe advanced AI poses at least a moderate risk of eventually destroying humanity.
left Highlights public concern for regulation
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Americans are also leaning toward slowing or pausing the development of more advanced AI rather than simply pushing ahead, according to the survey.
left Supports calls for caution and regulation
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Lawmakers are scrambling to figure out how to regulate and put limits on artificial intelligence as Americans are increasingly concerned about how powerful the technology could become.
Artificial intelligence has become one of Washington's most unexpected areas of bipartisan agreement, with lawmakers from both parties warning about the technology's potential risks to humanity.
A new Politico poll, conducted by Public First from September 13 - 15, found that around two-thirds of Americans believe advanced AI poses at least a moderate risk of eventually destroying humanity.
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The concern crosses party lines, with 70 percent of 2024 Kamala Harris voters and 60 percent of Trump voters seeing such a risk.
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Americans are also leaning toward slowing or pausing the development of more advanced AI rather than simply pushing ahead, according to the survey.
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About half believe technology leaders warning that AI could become catastrophic genuinely believe their warnings, while only 26 percent think they are using the threat as a marketing stunt.
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The findings come as some of Silicon Valley's biggest names, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk have raised increasingly serious concerns about the pace of AI development.
And now Washington is taking notice.
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A new Politico poll, conducted by Public First from September 13 - 15, found that around two-thirds of Americans believe advanced AI poses at least a moderate risk of eventually destroying humanity
In an unusual political pairing, Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon shared a stage in Washington on Tuesday to warn about the dangers of unchecked AI
Melania Trump said that it's 'very important' that the US 'lead' in AI as a country, while visiting an elementary school in North Carolina
Democrats are discussing the creation of a select congressional committee devoted to AI if they regain control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Representative Ted Lieu has reportedly discussed the proposal with Democratic leadership, while lawmakers from both parties are already working together on specific proposals.
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In an unusual political pairing, Bernie Sanders and Trump ally Steve Bannon shared a stage in Washington on Tuesday to warn about the dangers of unchecked AI.
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The progressive Vermont senator and longtime Trump ally both called for greater human control over the technology, despite their major political differences.
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Their appearance underscored how AI is creating new areas of agreement that cross traditional political lines.
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Senator Josh Hawley and Senator Richard Blumenthal have backed legislation aimed at assessing and monitoring AI systems.
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Other bipartisan proposals have focused on greater transparency and giving humans more control over powerful AI systems.
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But the White House is pushing in another direction.
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Trump has repeatedly rejected calls for a slowdown, describing fears that AI could 'destroy humanity' as a 'HOAX.'
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He has argued that America cannot afford to fall behind China and has portrayed AI as a crucial economic and strategic race.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has also rejected an AI moratorium, warning that America could surrender its technological advantage to China.
At the same time, Johnson has said there should be 'guardrails,' including independent auditing and greater transparency from AI companies.
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First Lady Melania Trump has offered a somewhat different message.
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Trump → offer → message
On Tuesday, she visited an elementary school celebrating the implementation of AI in schools, highlighting efforts to introduce students to the technology while emphasizing the need for them to remain vigilant.
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