Since 2023, US senator Bernie Sanders has been advocating for firm and decisive regulation of the AI industry. In March of this year, Sanders and his frequent collaborator, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, proposed legislation that would halt data center construction until a series of safeguards are implemented. In June, Sanders announced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, which would essentially tax AI’s richest companies and result in direct payments to American citizens. Tap the 🔗 in bio for the full episode. Subscribe to or follow "Uncanny Valley" wherever you get your podcasts. #UncannyValley #TheBigInterview