""We need much more political discourse about whether the upside value ... is worth the downside degradation of our jobs and livelihoods, our relationships, and the meaning of life itself," Shakir added. "A winning candidate will show that they can put forward a vision where the enormous wealth generated from AI accrues to helping solve the struggles of working-class families.""
""100 percent agree," said Faiz Shakir, a longtime Sanders adviser who is founder and executive editor of More Perfect Union, an Emmy-winning advocacy journalism nonprofit. "Right now, there is an amazing lack of political discourse for something that will be a very high priority later.""
""Are you prepared to oppose and challenge the 'high IQ' individuals who tell us this transition is going to be great for working people?""
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Zohran Mamdani, and democratic socialist allies energized a packed Queens stadium at a "New York Is Not for Sale" rally, where chants of "Tax the rich!" and youth enthusiasm underscored growing momentum. Progressive leaders identify AI as the next major political battleground, with emphasis on protecting jobs and spreading technological wealth. Faiz Shakir warned of limited current political discourse and pressed candidates to challenge technocratic optimism about AI’s benefits for workers. Polling shows strong Democratic openness to socialism, and Sanders has positioned AOC as a progressive heir apparent.
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