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On the recordJune 19, 2026
As a society, we can no longer sit back and allow a handful of Big Tech oligarchs to determine the future of this revolutionary technology with no democratic input.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Commenting on the need for public involvement in AI regulation.

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