US Congress allegedly influenced by corporations, AI, and foreign powers

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-11-06 16:39

A Mastodon user expressed concern that a small number of individuals in the United States Congress are not influenced by powerful entities. These entities include corporations, the fossil fuel industry, AI overlords, and wealthy individuals described as "fascist billionaires." The user also listed Israel and Russia as external influences. AI

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