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A leading voice warns that AI poses an existential threat, urging the public to take control and demanding a global pause on advanced technology before it's too late.

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#US #CitizenPortal #PrivacyRisks #GlobalAI #TechEthics #DemocraticControl
On AI, presenter urges world leaders to negotiate a pause and ban on 'super intelligence'
The speaker called AI an existential threat—citing job loss, privacy risks and deepfakes—and proposed that leaders negotiate a pause on advanced AI and a ban on AI 'super intelligence.'
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 3:31 PM
reset.org
Despite providing critical #infrastructure used by billions daily, #BigTech corporations operate with a frightening lack of #democraticcontrol
January 8, 2026 at 10:13 AM
klinkmi.bsky.social
www.democrata.es/en/catalunya...

#Catalonia #Parliament #DemocraticControl #AI #Mossos
Catalonia reinforces control over the AI of the Mossos
The Parliament demands democratic supervision of the AI used by the Mossos and a digital sovereignty strategy with audits and its own technology.
www.democrata.es
July 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM
vera-franz.bsky.social
Come work with me! The Economic Democracy Project is hiring our first Program Director. We work to reclaim #democraticcontrol of vital #techinfrastructures. We are launching a specialized re-granting vehicle in 2026. #jobs www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
EDP Program Director JD | Vera Franz
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February 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
citizenptnewsus.bsky.social
A lawmaker warns that the AI industry is pouring tens of millions into politics, threatening critics with a barrage of targeted ad campaigns to silence dissent.

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Lawmaker: AI industry "spending tens of millions" to influence politics, critics may face heavy ad spending
A lawmaker warned the chamber that the AI industry is using substantial political spending—"tens of millions of dollars"—and that critics could be targeted with ad campaigns, framing industry influence as a threat to free political debate.
citizenportal.ai
July 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
citizenptnewsus.bsky.social
A lawmaker's passionate plea to Congress urges them to "look up" and ensure that the rapidly evolving world of AI benefits everyone, not just the richest few.

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#US #CitizenPortal #WorkersRights #PrivacyProtection #DemocraticControl #CongressAI
Lawmaker urges Congress to "look up" and shape AI so it benefits kids, privacy and workers
Invoking the film Don't Look Up, a lawmaker urged Congress to assert democratic control over AI, arguing public policy should protect children, privacy and workers and ensure benefits are shared broadly rather than concentrated among the wealthiest.
citizenportal.ai
July 27, 2026 at 5:09 PM
shebodies1.bsky.social
There is alot more housekeeping to do as we #VoteThemOut #Republicans need to go and the country needs #Democraticcontrol
bob-lamb.bsky.social bob-lamb.bsky.social @bob-lamb.bsky.social · Mar 14
DHS Fall

Noems fall triggered a brutal purge. Corey Lewandowski was forced out
Joseph Mazzara was escorted away, and senior DHS staff tied to their influence lost protection
A $220M ad‑contract probe now threatens to expose deeper misconduct pulling more names into the storm as scrutiny intensifies
March 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
A groundbreaking proposal in New York could soon allow corporations to join cooperatives, potentially transforming the landscape of membership and investment while upholding democratic values.

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#NY #NewYorkCooperatives #CorporateInclusion #CitizenPortal #DemocraticControl
Discussion explores corporate membership in cooperative structures
Participants discuss allowing corporate entities as members in cooperatives under specific conditions.
citizenportal.ai
April 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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We do not make decisions to please external shareholders; we make them to serve our community. Watch the video to see how true democracy shapes everything we do.

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#coopfortnight #democraticcontrol #workercoop #communityowned #signalise
June 26, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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#PublicOwnership + #DemocraticControl of #Water !
josiahmortimer.bsky.social Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · Jun 3
Thames Water's only potential commercial 'rescuer' (corporate vulture) KKR has pulled out.

They are up their own filthy creek without a paddle. *Surely* it's time for the Government to step in?
June 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM