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Sen. Sanders wants Americans to have a say — and stake — in the future of AI
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Sen. Sanders wants Americans to have a say — and stake — in the future of AI

NPR Politics · Jun 18, 2026, 8:57 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Sen. Bernie Sanders talks with NPR's Juana Summers about his new legislation, which would create a sovereign wealth fund, and give the American people a say in regulating AI.

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