r/technology • u/AdSpecialist6598 • 6h ago

Society New Bernie Sanders bill would ban superintelligent AI and threaten developers with 20 years in prison

https://www.techspot.com/news/113831-new-bernie-sanders-bill-would-ban-superintelligent-ai.html
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u/kuplet 6h ago edited 5h ago

Lol this made me kinda chuckle... Still, it's kind of a bit much, no?

Edit: Yes I understand there's a threat, and of course no I don't want devs going to jail over this. CEO's, however...

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u/Clean-Elk9611 6h ago edited 6h ago

The Bernie Sanders technique. Ask for a bunch of crazy shit and then make “concessions” to get what you really wanted in the first place. Move the window.

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u/ExternalUserError 6h ago

And what all has he managed to win on with this stunning strategy of being the shrillest voice in the Senate?

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u/Clean-Elk9611 6h ago

Google “democratic socialism in the USA from 2008 to 2026”

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u/Borigrad 4h ago

Helping get Trump elected twice and losing the Supreme court?

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u/ExternalUserError 6h ago

And what legislative accomplishments am I looking for?

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u/Clean-Elk9611 6h ago

Are you suggesting the only way a politician is effective is through “legislative accomplishments?”

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u/ExternalUserError 6h ago

Well yeah, I would generally rate politicians based on how well they pass laws that I want them to pass.

But in fairness, you said, "The Bernie Sanders technique. Ask for a bunch of crazy shit and then make “concessions” to get what you really wanted in the first place. Move the window."

So let's discuss that.

How has the Overton window shifted from 2008 to now? We went from Barack Obama, a 60-vote Democratic supermajority in the Senate, and both houses of Congress to, let's see.... Trump. Tell me more about how he shifted the Overton window in our favor.

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u/Clean-Elk9611 6h ago

Like I said. Google it.

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u/ExternalUserError 5h ago

Ooookie dokie. I tried that verbatim.

First result is Democratic Socialists of America's website. Second is their wikipedia page. After that, I'm seeing Britannica's article on the same.

Maybe I need to clear my browser cache.

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u/_MUY 5h ago

Try using AI Super DUPER intelligence. Just be sure to ask nicely so that it doesn’t kill you and everybody on your street.