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Bernie Sanders Advocates for Public Ownership in AI Companies
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Bernie Sanders Advocates for Public Ownership in AI Companies

Former US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has called for the public to own 50% of all Artificial Intelligence companies. He argues that AI companies have stolen public data and therefore the public should have a significant stake.

Canadian Mass Shooting Victims' Families Sue OpenAI, CEO
TechnologyAPReutersBBC+30bloombergNYTFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRdr-dkcbc+22 more1mo ago33 sources

Canadian Mass Shooting Victims' Families Sue OpenAI, CEO

Families of victims from a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in a US court. They allege that OpenAI had identified the perpetrator prior to the attack.

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey House Special Election
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Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey House Special Election

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and AOC, has won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New Jersey. Her victory is seen as a significant win for Democrats, preventing the GOP from expanding its fragile majority.

Pentagon Plans Cuba Military Action; Senate Rejects War Powers Curb
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Pentagon Plans Cuba Military Action; Senate Rejects War Powers Curb

Reports indicate the Pentagon is preparing for potential military operations in Cuba, awaiting a direct order from President Trump. This development coincides with the US Senate's rejection of attempts to limit the President's war-making authority.

With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can
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With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can

Regime could try to retain control of streets as US and Israel have expressed no intention of mounting ground invasion Venezula’s Nicholás Maduro was captured. But Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have chosen a different strategy for Iran: to target and aim to kill the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, , and as many other senior regime figures as possible. Though Iranian military sites and its air defence systems were also targeted by coordinated US and Israeli bombing, beginning in ...

'Bad outcomes': Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla blasts Ro Khanna, Bernie Sanders over Silicon Valley intentions
PoliticsTimes of India3mo ago

'Bad outcomes': Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla blasts Ro Khanna, Bernie Sanders over Silicon Valley intentions

Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla has strongly criticized US lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna. He called them 'morons' for warning about artificial intelligence's potential dangers. Khosla believes their concerns, driven by socialist or communist ideologies, will halt AI's beneficial advancements. These include breakthroughs in medicine, clean energy, and economic productivity.

Politicswapo15d ago

Bernie Sanders' View on Sweden Debunked

An episode of "Make It Make Sense" debunks the perception of Sweden as a socialist utopia, challenging progressives like Senator Bernie Sanders who often praise the Scandinavian model.

Trump Optimistic for Iran Deal; Tehran Dismisses US Proposal
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Trump Optimistic for Iran Deal; Tehran Dismisses US Proposal

President Trump expressed optimism that a deal with Iran could be reached within a week, despite Tehran's skeptical response to a US proposal. Iranian officials reportedly dismissed the offer, referencing a 'Trust me Bro' operation as having failed.

Trumps Demand Jimmy Kimmel Firing Over Melania Joke; Kimmel Defends Remarks
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Trumps Demand Jimmy Kimmel Firing Over Melania Joke; Kimmel Defends Remarks

Donald and Melania Trump have called for Jimmy Kimmel's firing following a joke he made about the former First Lady, which they deemed offensive. Kimmel has since defended his comments, stating it was a light roast joke about their age difference.

Bernie Sanders Discusses AI's Societal Impact
OpinionNew Statesman1mo ago

Bernie Sanders Discusses AI's Societal Impact

Senator Bernie Sanders is noted for his unique perspective among progressives, actively engaging with and addressing the profound societal changes anticipated from artificial intelligence.

Iran Offers Strait of Hormuz Shipping Proposal Amid US Tensions
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Iran Offers Strait of Hormuz Shipping Proposal Amid US Tensions

Iran has offered a proposal to allow ships to exit the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz free of attack, amidst ongoing tensions and warnings to the United States regarding blockades. This comes as the US and Israel affirm identical goals concerning Iran.

Trump, Xi Hold Extensive Beijing Talks
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Trump, Xi Hold Extensive Beijing Talks

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, receiving an elaborate reception before beginning extensive talks. Their discussions focused on critical bilateral issues including trade, tariffs, Iran, and Taiwan.

Culturerolling-stone1mo ago

Bernie Sanders Discusses AI's Impact on America's Working Class

Bernie Sanders discusses the current state of the labor movement and its challenges as it confronts the "most consequential industrial revolution in the history of the world" brought about by artificial intelligence. He questions whether the working class can organize effectively before AI significantly impacts it.

Netanyahu Sets Conditions for Lebanon Deal Amid Hezbollah Strikes
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Netanyahu Sets Conditions for Lebanon Deal Amid Hezbollah Strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined conditions for a potential agreement with Lebanon, stating that the disbandment of Hezbollah is a primary goal while Israeli forces continue strikes against the group. He also commented on a possible truce with Iran, emphasizing Israel's readiness for any future conflict scenario.

Politicsnaked-capitalism1mo ago

Bernie Sanders Launches 'Union Now' Movement

Bernie Sanders, alongside NYC Mayor Mamdani and Sara Nelson, has launched the 'Union Now' movement, aiming to combat 'status quo economics' and promote unionization, though details remain light.

Sanders and AOC Push Bill for Moratorium on New Datacenter Construction
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Sanders and AOC Push Bill for Moratorium on New Datacenter Construction

Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced a bill proposing a moratorium on the construction of new datacenters, aiming to create federal guardrails for AI amidst an unprecedented energy crisis and rapid AI infrastructure buildout.

Bernie Sanders Goes Nuclear On Billionaires With Craziest Tax Proposal Yet
Politicszerohedge3mo ago

Bernie Sanders Goes Nuclear On Billionaires With Craziest Tax Proposal Yet

Bernie Sanders Goes Nuclear On Billionaires With Craziest Tax Proposal Yet Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT.) is rolling out yet another exercise in class-warfare fantasy legislation on Monday, this time a proposal to extract a staggering $4.4 trillion from the nation's roughly 1,000 billionaires through an annual 5 percent annual wealth tax, according to The Washington Post. The bill will be introduced in the House by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), a co-chair of Sanders’s 2020 campaign and...

Bernie Sanders is unveiling a 5% billionaire wealth tax that would fund $3,000 checks for many Americans
PoliticsBusiness Insider3mo ago

Bernie Sanders is unveiling a 5% billionaire wealth tax that would fund $3,000 checks for many Americans

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna unveiled the wealth tax proposal on Monday. Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna unveiled a billionaire wealth tax proposal on Monday. Under the plan, America's roughly 1,000 billionaires would see a 5% tax on their wealth. Some of that money would pay for $3,000 checks for people in households making less than $150,000. Bernie Sanders has a plan to tax the wealthiest people in America — and use it to send checks to Ameri...