Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Ban Superintelligent AI

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have introduced legislation that would permanently ban the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence — AI systems that surpass human intelligence or become too powerful for humans to control.

The bill would also temporarily pause advanced AI development until a new federal regulator establishes safety rules.

Anyone who violates the proposed ban could face up to 20 years in prison, while companies could face the loss of their ability to operate.