What happened
Former US President Barack Obama has been hosting private meetings with top officials, CEOs, and intellectuals to discuss the management of artificial intelligence systems. The goal is to determine how the government should regulate AI, which has the potential to shape public opinion and control the flow of information.
Obama is reportedly working with prospective 2028 Democrat presidential candidates to ensure that the party's preferences are built into future government rules on AI. The preferences include climate action, immigration, gun rights, abortion access, and LGBTQ issues.
The former president is said to understand the power dynamics of AI and its potential to influence public opinion. He is approaching the issue as a veteran political operative, recognizing that controlling the flow of information is key to controlling public opinion.
The meetings have raised concerns among conservatives, who fear that the government and big tech corporations are forming a mutually beneficial partnership to control the narrative and suppress dissenting voices.
