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Dems grapple with how to pace the AI race

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America

The left's push to rein in AI is taking shape on two fronts: slowing advanced development at home, and weakening China's progress abroad.Why it matters: The nation is locked in a moment of mass anxiety about runaway AI, but the range of views on how to regulate it are as varied as the what-ifs about social, economic and security impacts.There's agreement among the left something has to be done, but a series of Wednesday events demonstrated there are multiple priorities — but not a clear leading voice — on AI.Driving the news: Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and fellow progressive Rep. Gr

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