Event Brief
Ro Khanna Backs Limits on Self-Improving AI
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM ET
Summary: Rep. Ro Khanna said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that a bill by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar should ban recursive self-improving AI that can train itself without human training. Khanna cited risks to human control and said he plans to meet with 10 to 15 OpenAI and Anthropic researchers after discussing Geoffrey Hinton’s warnings.
WHO: Rep. Ro Khanna; Sen. Bernie Sanders; Rep. Greg Casar; Geoffrey Hinton; OpenAI and Anthropic researchers
WHAT: Khanna supports legislation to halt recursive self-improving AI and discussed broader positions including potential impeachment proceedings.
WHEN: Sep 27, 2026 at 3:16 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Khanna said the proposal is needed to prevent recursive self-improving AI from operating beyond human control, citing warnings about the risk of losing oversight.
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