In Washington, D.C., a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including independent Senator Bernie Sanders and former President Donald Trump's adviser Steve Bannon, are set to speak at an event called the "Pro-Human Assembly." The gathering aims to promote a "human-centric" approach to the development of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the need for safeguards to ensure AI benefits humanity. The event brings together political figures from both liberal and conservative sides, signaling a rare moment of unity on the issue of AI regulation. The group is calling for policies that prioritize human interests and ensure AI development is controlled and ethical. Concerns about the risks of uncontrolled AI growth have been rising. Earlier this month, Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic—a company that develops the AI app Claude—resigned and warned that advanced AI systems could one day pose existential threats to humanity. Coxon claimed that if a superintelligent AI were created, it could be capable of harming humans. He criticized Anthropic and OpenAI, the company behind the AI model GPT, for rushing the development of advanced AI systems, calling it a dangerous gamble with human lives. In response, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, along with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk, has called for a slowdown in the development of frontier AI, the most advanced forms of the technology. At the conference, GOP Representative Chip Roy from Texas highlighted concerns beyond politics, such as the environmental impact of data centers used for AI, including their high water usage and noise pollution. He expressed doubt about the motives of AI company executives, suggesting they might be driven by self-interest or a desire to dominate the market. Roy criticized former President Trump for dismissing AI risks as a "hoax" and argued that no single leader can adequately address the challenges posed by AI alone. Democratic Representative Greg Casar from Texas drew a comparison to the Cold War, stressing that the race to develop advanced AI systems is a global issue that requires a unified, human-centered approach. He emphasized that the responsibility to manage this technological shift lies with humanity itself. Representative Lori Trahan from Massachusetts noted the bipartisan nature of the discussions and introduced the FRONTIER Act alongside Republican Representative Jay Obernolte from California. This legislation proposes the use of independent evaluators to assess the risks and impacts of frontier AI models. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to meet with AI company leaders and President Trump at the White House within the next week, while Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the need for careful regulation of AI. Bannon and Sanders are expected to speak later Tuesday, continuing the dialogue on the future of AI governance.