Sanders cites Musk on AI control risk, calls to pause advanced AI and ban superintelligence
victor_explore · x · 2026-09-06
Senator Bernie Sanders cited Elon Musk's claim that humans are "unlikely" to still control AI in 10 years, then called for an immediate pause on advanced AI development and a permanent ban on superintelligence — a striking pairing of the two figures in the AI governance debate.
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