Sen. Bernie Sanders
Coverage of Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Nexus archive.
- Congress wants in on the data center backlash
Congress is responding to growing public opposition to data centers by introducing legislation to limit corporate influence and require community agreements. Proposals include Rep. Rob Bresnahan's 'Local Control Protection Act,' which restricts corporate lawsuits against municipalities and mandates binding community benefit agreements. Public concerns center on environmental damage, energy consumption, and pollution, with over 350,000 people opposing a Nashville Zoo-adjacent data center and Seattle imposing a temporary ban on new large centers.
- Inside Altman’s pitch on government AI stake
Sam Altman of OpenAI proposed ceding equity to the Trump administration, combining elements of the Alaska Permanent Fund and Trump Accounts. The idea, outlined as a 'Public Wealth Fund' providing returns to citizens, has bipartisan support, including endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders. President Trump indicated he may discuss the proposal with major AI firms soon.
- Don’t let Big Brother control AI, Times’ Delaney Hall delusions and other commentary
Elizabeth Nolan Brown from Reason contrasts the White House's 'restrained' AI vision with Senator Bernie Sanders' 'frighteningly authoritarian' vision involving federal government control over private AI companies.
- Son of 1993 WTC bombing victim calls NJ Democrat primary winner 'disappointing' over terror ties
Michael Macko, son of a 1993 World Trade Center bombing victim, criticized the New Jersey primary winner Adam Hamawy for his association with Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, who was linked to the bombing. Macko expressed disappointment over Hamawy's victory, citing his ties to the terror leader.