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In Washington, unlikely bedfellows like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI "humans first"

Trahan highlighted bipartisan support for AI safeguards and said she expects legislative movement soon.

In Washington, unlikely bedfellows like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI "humans first"
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Bernie Sanders and lawmakers from both parties called for a human-centered approach to AI at a Washington gathering, raising concerns about the technology’s risks and its effects on communities. Rep. Lori Trahan said she expects movement on bipartisan AI legislation in the coming weeks.

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Lori Trahan
D · MA-3

Representative and co-introducer of the FRONTIER Act

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Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator urging a human-centered approach to AI

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Chip Roy
R · TX-21

Representative raising constituent concerns about AI and data centers

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who said he would meet with Trump and AI company chiefs

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose comments on AI were criticized by lawmakers

Greg Casar
D · TX-35

Representative calling for a pro-human approach to AI

Jay Obernolte
R · CA-23

Representative who introduced the FRONTIER Act with Trahan

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