Event Brief
Sanders and Casar propose banning AI superintelligence
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would prohibit anyone from developing artificial superintelligence described as capable of destroying or disempowering humanity, including by overthrowing the government. The bill would impose up to 20 years in prison for violators.
WHO: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar
WHAT: Introduced legislation to ban development of artificial superintelligence and set prison penalties for violations.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To prohibit development of artificial superintelligence described in the bill as capable of destroying or disempowering humanity, including by overthrowing the government.
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