Bernie Sanders convenes discussion with US and Chinese scientists on AI safety, rejecting criticism from Trump administration officials

Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders is heading up a discussion with international scientists Wednesday evening to address the 'existential threat' posed by artificial intelligence, including scientists from China.

Sanders dismissed criticism from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen for including Chinese participants, arguing that international cooperation on AI safety is compatible with US-China tech competition.

Sanders stated that international cooperation is necessary 'to make sure that the end result of AI is one that is safe and not a threat to humanity,' contrasting with Washington's focus on US-China competition.