AI Regulation and DOGE Spending Take Center Stage at Washington Conference
During an event in Washington, calls were made for artificial intelligence regulation, while congressional auditors reported that the Trump administration paid federal employees billions of dollars under the DOGE program.
Political figures gathered at the Pro-Human Assembly conference in Washington demanded strict regulations on artificial intelligence technology, while congressional audit reports revealed that the Trump administration made large payments to federal personnel despite them not working.
Joint Call for Artificial Intelligence
At the conference held in the capital Washington, figures from diverse political views warned against the risk of artificial intelligence spinning out of control.
Participants shared the concern that technology could threaten humanity and emphasized that urgent measures must be taken.
Statements from Sanders and Bannon
Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon leveled harsh criticisms against the unchecked growth of tech giants.
Sanders stated that humanity is being dragged toward an abyss, while Bannon called for presidential executive orders to slow down artificial intelligence development.
Payments Made to Federal Employees
According to a congressional audit report, the Trump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion in 2025 despite them not working, as part of a plan to downsize the federal bureaucracy.
The Department of Government Efficiency program significantly increased the use of administrative leave.
Budget and Spending Targets
The reduction of the federal workforce forms part of the administration's plan to curb public spending and waste.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that new initiatives aimed at reducing spending are on the way.