PBS · 15 Sep, 21:15 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

WATCH: Steve Bannon says 'we have to rise' above partisanship to address AI 'hinge in history'

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon has published a video urging society to transcend political divisions to address the transformative impact of artificial intelligence.

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Former White House strategist Steve Bannon has published a video urging society to transcend political divisions to address the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. He characterises the current moment as a critical 'hinge in history', suggesting that the technological shift demands a unified, non-partisan response. The report highlights his call for collective action to manage the profound societal and economic changes driven by rapid AI adoption, framing the issue as a global imperative rather than a domestic political contest.

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