Indivisible Takes on AI

Leah and Ezra talk about how social movements can counter the AI threat and technofascism in September 17th's edition of What's the Plan.

Summary (prepared by Gemini)

In this broadcast of What's the Plan?, co-founders of Indivisible, Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, discuss the following key topics:

• No Kings Organizing (0:46 - 7:14): A review of the ongoing No Kings initiative, which aims to drive record-breaking early voter turnout and mobilize a volunteer force to prevent election sabotage. As of mid-September, over 1,000 events have been registered across the country.
• The Threat of Artificial Intelligence (7:15 - 26:07): A discussion on the existential and political risks posed by AI. The hosts emphasize that while the threat seems technological, it is driven by human actors in Silicon Valley who are often anti-democratic. They argue that movements must hold these companies and leaders accountable by making AI regulation a key political issue.
• Q&A and Election Protection (27:20 - 1:00:50): The hosts answer audience questions regarding:
  • Election Sabotage: Strategies to prevent and respond to potential crises, such as attempts to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
  • Voter Contact: A comparison of different tactics, with a strong recommendation for relational, neighbor-to-neighbor canvassing as the most effective method for boosting turnout.
  • Accountability: The need for a new Congress to conduct investigations and subpoenas in January to hold political and corporate bad actors accountable.