The Bannon-Bernie Bromance Over AI and Oligarchs
Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, once political adversaries, have surprisingly united to speak out against artificial intelligence, warning of mass economic displacement and potential human extinction. This unusual alliance, along with other bipartisan efforts in Congress, is reshaping the political and legislative landscape regarding AI regulation ahead of midterm elections.
Why it matters
The convergence of disparate political figures on AI regulation highlights growing bipartisan concern over the technology's societal impact, potentially leading to significant legislative action that could shape the future of AI development and its integration into daily life and the economy.
Finn Gomez / Getty September 15, 2026, 8:09 PM ET Share Save I f there was any question over whether the concept of “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” is still operative in Washington’s hyperpartisan political environment, the answer may be found in the budding coalition of progressives and MAGA-friendly activists who have united in recent days to speak out against artificial intelligence. Which is how Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon found themselves speaking on the same stage today.
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