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Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to give Americans more control over AI. But how?

JUN 18, 20269 MIN
Consider This from NPR

Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to give Americans more control over AI. But how?

JUN 18, 20269 MIN

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A small number of people have made billions from AI and control the future of this groundbreaking technology.Independent US Senator Bernie Sanders wants to spread that wealth and power among the American public. His idea idea? Create a sovereign wealth fund that can also regulate AI. But how will it work -- and is there political will to make it happen?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at [email protected] This episode was produced by Christopher Harland-Dunaway and Tyler Bartlam.It was edited by Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy