The Pro-Human AI Declaration is the result of a secret meeting held in New Orleans in January 2025, bringing together 90 political leaders from across the political spectrum. The document was signed by organizations such as the AFL-CIO, the Congress of Christian Leaders, the Progressive Democrats of America , and even Steve Bannon, creating an unprecedented coalition against the uncontrolled development of artificial intelligence.
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The Future of Life Institute, one of the most authoritative bodies in the field of AI, presented the results of this unusual meeting on Wednesday . The declaration includes five key guidelines aimed at the human-centered development of artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on avoiding the concentration of power in the hands of the powerful and preserving human autonomy.
The signatories include powerful political organizations outside the tech world, including major unions like the AFL-CIO, the American Federation of Teachers , and the Screen Writers Guild. Religious organizations like the G20 Interfaith Forum Association and the Congress of Christian Leaders joined progressive groups and conservative think tanks like the Institute for Family Studies.
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The individual signatories cover a surprisingly wide range of the political landscape. From Democratic candidate Ralph Nader and AFT president Randi Weingarten , to The Blaze 's Glenn Beck and War Room 's Steve Bannon . Even Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson and former national security adviser Susan Rice have added their signatures.
Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation, and members of SAG-AFTRA also joined in, showing the tech industry's concern about the direction of AI. More are expected to join in the coming days.
The genesis of this unusual coalition stems from growing concerns about the use of AI for surveillance, repression, and the erosion of democracy. In February, nearly 200 people from rural areas and the D.C., gathered in Richmond, Virginia, to oppose the expansion of AI due to environmental and surveillance impacts.
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The Pro-Human AI Declaration signals a cross-ideological “political resistance to AI” that unites labor unions, progressives, conservatives, and religious leaders. Coalitions challenging the overuse of AI, as seen in the rejection of opaque projects by tribal communities.
