Oh, the humanity! Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum wizard, has unleashed his wit upon the AI nationalists, just as Senator Bernie Sanders plots to snatch 50% of OpenAI like a socialist Robin Hood!
In a move that would make Marx do a double-take, the Ethereum (ETH) co-founder quote-tweeted his disapproval faster than you can say “blockchain.” Sanders, channeling his inner revolutionary, wants to slap a one-time equity tax on OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and the gang, then toss their shares into a federal treasure chest.
Bernie’s Big AI Grab: 50% Off Sale!
In the pages of the New York Times, Sanders unveiled the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, a plan so bold it’ll make your 401(k) jealous. The government would get voting shares, board seats, and probably a corner office with a view.
“AI is built on humanity’s collective knowledge,” Sanders quipped, “so why should Sam Altman and Elon Musk hog all the glory? Let’s share the loot, comrades!”
“AI didn’t just pop into Sam Altman’s head like a bad haircut. It’s humanity’s baby, and we want custody!” Sanders declared, probably while shaking a fist at the sky.
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The trillion-dollar AI clubs? Silent. Probably too busy counting their zeros.
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders wants to turn OpenAI into a public utility. Next up: free Wi-Fi for all!
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This isn’t Sanders’ first rodeo. He’s been riding the AI regulation bull, co-sponsoring the AI Data Center Moratorium Act with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Norway’s oil fund? His inspiration. Capitalism? His kryptonite.
Vitalik’s AI Roast: Nationalism Edition
Meanwhile, Vitalik Buterin called out AI labs for their sudden love affair with nationalism. “In the 2010s, it was ‘all of humanity,’” he scoffed. “Now it’s ‘all of 4% of humanity.’ What’s next, AI for cats and dogs?”
“AI totalitarianism? More like AI toddler tantrums,” Vitalik quipped, probably while coding in his pajamas.
The US-China AI race? Just another episode of Global Superpower Drama.
Lawyers Predict: Public Backlash or Bust
Kevin Frazier, AI policy guru, warned that Sanders’ plan is a “warning shot” to an industry that’s been playing hide-and-seek with public input. “Missed uses” will become the new normal, he predicts. Brace yourselves.
“If AI keeps ignoring the masses, the masses will ignore AI. And then who’ll walk your robot dog?” Frazier joked.
Progressives vs. industry? It’s like a reality show, but with more spreadsheets. Sanders promises the full bill text soon. Popcorn not included.
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2026-06-01 22:25