Bernie Sanders is intensifying his warnings about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, arguing that AI is advancing far faster than democratic oversight. He highlights the surge in massive data centers that consume huge amounts of electricity and water, reshape local communities, and strengthen the power of major tech firms. Sanders warns that millions of jobs could be displaced, citing research from MIT and abroad, and criticizes the growing influence of tech billionaires over AI’s direction. He rejects federal efforts to block state regulation and urges a pause so lawmakers can address environmental, economic, and social risks before they become


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