Steve Bannon shares why he think AI development needs to be slowed down

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published September 16, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Trump ally Steve Bannon about why he wants AI development to be reigned in.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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