Kshama Sawant
Kshama Sawant is an insurgent socialist candidate who advocates for the democratic public ownership of Big Tech and immediate moratoriums on data center expansion and AI-driven military collaboration. Her platform is defined by a confrontational approach to corporate power, focusing on the intersection of technology, labor rights, and anti-imperialism.
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Each category shows whether they've engaged substantively, taken a position, or stayed quiet; not a pass/fail grade.
AI Rollout
statedSawant calls for an immediate halt to data center expansion and the transition of Big Tech companies into democratic public ownership.
"STOP THE DATA CENTERS & AI LAYOFFS TAKE THE BIG TECH & ENERGY CORPORATIONS INTO DEMOCRATIC PUBLiC OWNERSHIP!"
Why this rating
Depth is maximum because this is a centerpiece of her campaign platform, featured prominently on her website and in multiple town halls. Alignment is maximum as she moves beyond regulation to advocate for structural socialization and a total stop to current infrastructure projects, the most aggressive position possible against corporate tech interests.
depth 10 : alignment 10 : confidence 100%
Worker Rights & Tech-Driven Disempowerment
Weakly InferredSawant advocates for total protection against AI-driven layoffs and has a long record of taxing major tech employers like Amazon to fund public services.
"The Amazon Tax: hundreds of millions of dollars every year for affordable housing, funded by taxing big business"
Why this rating
[unverified quote] Depth is 10 due to her legislative record passing the 'Amazon Tax' in Seattle and her current platform specifically targeting 'AI layoffs.' Alignment is 10 as she seeks to eliminate the ability of tech firms to use automation for labor displacement and supports massive redistribution of corporate profits to workers.
depth 10 : alignment 10 : confidence 100%
Surveillance, Data Privacy & Civil Liberties
platformShe opposes the use of AI and data management tools for military surveillance and immigration enforcement, specifically targeting contracts with companies like Palantir.
"Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Palantir are all using their data management and AI tools to allow the Israeli military to track..."
Why this rating
Depth is high because she specifically names tech firms (Amazon, Google, Palantir) and their roles in surveillance and military tracking. Alignment is 10 because she demands an end to these contracts and the dismantling of the 'ICE' surveillance infrastructure, directly opposing the business models of major defense/surveillance tech vendors.
depth 8 : alignment 10 : confidence 90%
Social Media, Platform Power & Information
statedSawant proposes breaking corporate control by bringing dominant platforms into public ownership and ending the influence of 'corporate money' in tech policy.
"TAKE THE BIG TECH & ENERGY CORPORATIONS INTO DEMOCRATIC PUBLiC OWNERSHIP!"
Why this rating
Depth is 9; while she doesn't focus on specific antitrust court cases, her call for 'Democratic Public Ownership' is the most extreme form of addressing platform monopoly. Alignment is 10 as public ownership is the ultimate progressive alternative to private platform power.
depth 9 : alignment 10 : confidence 90%
Financial Technology, Crypto & Predatory Platforms
mostly quietSawant generally opposes corporate financial extraction but has not detailed specific policies on crypto or fintech regulation.
"Working people can’t afford another ride on the merry-go-round of sellouts by the Democratic Party."
Why this rating
Depth is low (2) as there is no specific mention of blockchain or fintech apps in the provided materials. Guidance suggests a neutral alignment placeholder (5) when depth is below 4, though her general 'Tax the Rich' and anti-corporate stance suggests she would favor heavy regulation of these sectors.
depth 2 : alignment n/a : confidence 60%
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