Inside the Democratic resistance on AI (opens in new tab)

Progressive Democrats taking hardline positions against AI are getting louder.Why it matters: Five influential progressives are shaping a confrontational Democratic message on AI, distinguishing themselves from party centrists by openly challenging data centers and AI-linked political money.At the center is Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who has led the progressive anti-AI movement with proposals for:A moratorium on data centers.Collaborating with China on AI safety.Protecting workers from AI-f...