Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress has gotten a 'wake-up call' on AI risks

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published September 15, 2026 at 4:42 AM MDT

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders,I-Vermont, about his concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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