Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned from the Oval Office on Wednesday during his farewell address to citizens about the developing “oligarchy” of extremely wealthy people and the influence of social media and misinformation in the country. He also mentioned several of his achievements, according to TASR, according to the portal of the CNN channel and the agencies AP and AFP.
Biden drew attention to the “dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a few extremely wealthy people”, which he said threatens democracy, fundamental rights and freedoms and a fair chance for every citizen in the US.
The outgoing president also called for a constitutional amendment that would remove the immunity of sitting presidents. He alluded to last year’s decision by the US Supreme Court that Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution for acts committed while in office, namely obstructing official performance during the session of the US Congress on January 6, 2021, at which Biden’s victory in the election was to be confirmed. , reminds AP.
The US president also stated that Americans are subject to misinformation. “Americans are being bombarded with an avalanche of misinformation…which allows for the abuse of power,” he said, adding that the free media is crumbling.
He also pointed out the possibilities and risks associated with artificial intelligence. “Artificial intelligence is the most important technology of our time, perhaps of all time. Nothing offers such broad possibilities and risks for our economy and security, for our society, for humanity,” he said, calling for ensuring that AI works for good and that the United States leads its development.
In his speech, he also mentioned several steps of his administration that he is proud of. “It will take some time to feel the full impact of what we have done together. But the seeds have been sown and will grow and bloom for decades,” he declared.
He pointed to lowering prescription drug prices for seniors, passing gun safety laws and helping veterans get health care. According to him, he managed to contribute to the strengthening of the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) in foreign policy. “Ukraine is still free and we got ahead of our competition – China – and much more,” he noted. At the end of the speech, he called on Americans to continue participating in the country’s democratic process.
