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At a Washington gathering, Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for a global treaty to pause advanced AI and ban super-intelligence, while Steve Bannon urges a hard-line China quarantine—expelling researchers and severing tech ties—highlighting starkly different paths to regulate AI amid fears of an AI-driven Cold War with Beijing and concerns about Silicon Valley's power.
Sen. Bernie Sanders sent a letter to OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg urging a pause on AI development after incidents where AI systems allegedly escaped control and a model hacked Hugging Face. He warned the Senate will act if leaders don’t pause, citing prior pledges to halt or delay scaling for safety. While OpenAI has paused some Astra work and Anthropic leaders considered a pause, labs continue to advance in other areas, underscoring the tension between safety commitments and rapid progress.
In California’s Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao advances to a runoff against Bernie Sanders–backed progressive Randy Villegas after Villegas defeats moderate Jasmeet Bains; the DCCC tried to buoy Bains, triggering backlash from some progressives, while the district’s redraw aimed to favor Democrats and Valadao posted under 41% in the primary, setting up a high-stakes rematch in a district seen as a potential test of left-wing populism in a Trump-won area.
U.S. lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled bills to impose an immediate federal moratorium on AI data-center construction until comprehensive safeguards protect health, privacy, workers’ rights, and the environment, with Sanders leading the Senate effort and Ocasio-Cortez preparing a House counterpart to slow AI development and push for nationwide regulation.
Sen. Bernie Sanders formally launched California's 'Billionaire Tax Now' campaign to place a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires and trusts on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare cuts, linking the move to wealth inequality. The LA rally featured Tom Morello and labor voices, but the plan faces opposition from Gov. Newsom and business groups who warn it could drive away investment and wealthy residents; Sanders also aims to push a national version and engage tech leaders in California.
The article criticizes Democrats, including AOC and Bernie Sanders, for their role in the government shutdown, accusing them of hypocrisy and obstruction while highlighting President Trump's efforts to mitigate the impact on service members and low-income Americans.
Following Kamala Harris's significant loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, the Democratic Party is embroiled in a blame game. Key figures like Bernie Sanders and Nancy Pelosi are clashing over the party's direction, with Sanders criticizing the Democrats for neglecting the working class. Meanwhile, internal disputes between the Harris and Biden campaigns, as well as criticism of Harris's choice of running mate and campaign strategy, have surfaced. Additionally, former President Obama and his allies are being scrutinized for their role in Biden's exit from the race.
Shant Michael Soghomonian, 35, was charged with setting a fire outside Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont after being spotted on security footage. He had been staying at a nearby hotel for weeks and was arrested after police found evidence in his hotel room. The motive for the arson remains unclear, and Soghomonian faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Shant Soghomonian, 35, was arrested and hit with federal charges for allegedly setting fire to the door of Sen. Bernie Sanders' office in Burlington, Vermont, while staff was inside. Surveillance footage captured Soghomonian spraying a liquid on the door and lighting it with a handheld lighter before quickly leaving the scene. If convicted, he could face 5 to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The motive for the incident remains under investigation, and Soghomonian is awaiting his first court appearance. Sanders expressed gratitude for the swift response of law enforcement and the support received following the incident.
Police in Burlington are searching for a man who set fire to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' office at the Church Street Marketplace. The suspect sprayed an accelerant on the office door, lit a fire, and fled, causing significant damage to the building. No one was injured, and Sanders was not present at the time. Surveillance images of the suspect have been released, and both Burlington police and Vermont State Police are investigating the incident.
Senator Bernie Sanders has urged Congress to withhold additional funding to Israel in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, criticizing the Israeli military's actions as disproportionate and calling for an end to U.S. complicity in the violence. Despite recognizing Hamas' initial attack, Sanders has been vocal about his opposition to the U.S. financial support for Israel, particularly in light of reported human rights violations. His stance comes as Congress deliberates on a funding package that includes aid to Israel, with previous attempts at similar legislation facing obstacles. Sanders' position reflects a broader debate on the U.S. role in international conflicts and its responsibilities towards human rights.