Biden warns "oligarchy is forming in the United States" and calls for safeguarding democracy

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President Biden focused on threats to democracy and society in his farewell address to the nation, highlighting concerns about oligarchy, climate change and the risks of unregulated technology. He called for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence and criticized social media platforms, particularly their role in spreading misinformation and ending fact-checking efforts.