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Khanna and Sanders Urge Democratic AI for Equality

2/26/2026

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  • On February 20, 2026, Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke to over 1,600 Stanford students about inequality and AI.
  • Khanna criticized tech billionaires for controlling the economy, calling for a new tech social contract.
  • He emphasized the need for public investment in AI.
  • He proposed seven principles for a democratic AI.
  • Khanna warned that AI could worsen wealth concentration, urging a collective effort to benefit Americans.