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On the recordAugust 11, 2026
In the interest of humanity, stand by your words. Pause AI development. It is not too late to avoid disaster. Stop building machines that humans cannot control.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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In a letter to AI company CEOs urging a pause in development.

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