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The threats from AI are real | Sen. Bernie Sanders

Published December 3, 2025 | Video Starts at 06:43

Or will it give even more power to, to the oligarchs who control the technology? Will AI result in a massive invasion of our privacy and our civil liberties? Larry Ellison, the second richest person on Earth, predicted an AI powered surveillance state where, quote, citizens will be on their best behavior because we're constantly recording and, and reporting everything that is going on. And of course this is the second wealthiest guy on earth investing hundreds of billions in AI. (06:43–07:02)

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