A former close associate of a prominent political figure has broken with his usual partisan stance to warn that the risks of artificial intelligence transcend political divisions. The commentary comes as concerns about AI’s rapid advancement grow across the ideological spectrum, with even long-standing ideological opponents finding common ground on the issue. The remarks suggest a rare moment of bipartisan agreement on a technology that could reshape economies, governance, and daily life. Whether this signals a broader shift in how leaders approach AI—or remains an isolated moment—remains to be seen.
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon doesn't always align himself with Sen. Bernie Sanders, the democratic socialist from Vermont. But on Tuesday he said threats posed by artificial intelligence span political ideology.
