In Washington, unlikely bedfellows like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI "humans first"
Roy described Texans’ concerns about data centers and called for AI development to put people first.

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The article reports a range of views on AI policy without adopting an evident partisan position. Its language is mainly descriptive, and it includes contrasting remarks from lawmakers and the president.
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- Source selection — Includes speakers from both parties and differing views on regulation.
- Framing — Centers bipartisan calls for a human-centered approach without clear partisan endorsement.
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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.
At a Washington gathering, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon and members of Congress from both parties urged a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence. Sanders warned that increasingly capable AI could escape human control. Bannon criticized tech CEOs’ calls for regulation, while Rep. Chip Roy described constituents’ concerns about data centers and AI’s effects on their future.
Rep. Greg Casar called for a pro-human approach, and Rep. Lori Trahan highlighted bipartisan support and the FRONTIER Act, which she introduced with Rep. Jay Obernolte. Trahan said she expects legislative movement in the coming weeks. President Donald Trump called fears about rapid AI development a “HOAX,” while Speaker Mike Johnson said he and AI company chiefs would meet with Trump.
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SWIPE →Representative raising constituent concerns about AI and data centers
Representative and co-introducer of the FRONTIER Act
Trahan's version of this story ↗Senator urging a human-centered approach to AI
Sanders's version of this story ↗Speaker of the House who said he would meet with Trump and AI company chiefs
President whose comments on AI were criticized by lawmakers
Representative calling for a pro-human approach to AI
Representative who introduced the FRONTIER Act with Trahan
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