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The danger of AI is not that it will become conscious and hate us, but that it will become competent and ignore us."

—Eliezer Yudkowsky

David Sacks Upholds Zuckerberg’s Approach: Don’t Call on Others, AI Safety is Routine Work

David Sacks, chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, has amplified Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s call for AI labs to make safety and alignment part of their routine operations.

David Sacks has amplified Mark Zuckerberg’s call for AI labs to make safety and alignment part of their routine operations, rather than waiting for industry-wide action.

Bernie Sanders Proposes Legislation to Create $7 trillion AI Sovereign Wealth Fund

US Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, a proposal to create a $7 trillion AI sovereign wealth fund.

The proposed legislation seeks to give the public a 50% ownership stake in the largest artificial intelligence companies in the United States.

Trump Pulls Back on AI Executive Order After Pressure from Sacks and Industry

US President Donald Trump postponed signing an executive order on artificial intelligence on Thursday, May 21, after last-minute lobbying from Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and former White House AI adviser, David Sacks

The executive order would have required AI companies to share first-tier models with the Federal government at least 90 days before public release under a voluntary framework.

“What will AI do to American Workers”, asks Sanders as Meta Lays Off 10% Workforce

Senator Bernie Sanders questioned whether AI will harm American workers after Meta laid off 10% staff.

Following Meta’s layoff, Senator Sanders said he wishes to speak to workers impacted by automation.