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US political rivals Sanders and Bannon unite on AI warning

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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US senator Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon have united to warn against the dangers of AI.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:39:47 UTC.

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