Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar call for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of “artificial superintelligence,” citing recent incidents involving hacked or “rogue” AI models. They announce plans to introduce the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, alongside a temporary pause on “advanced AI development” until federal regulators set safety standards.
The proposal would direct the U.S. to pursue international agreements to prevent superintelligence from being developed elsewhere, and it would create a new Cabinet-level federal agency to set and enforce AI safety rules. The bill also sets penalties for attempts to circumvent the ban, including severe corporate and criminal consequences described by the lawmakers.
While the reporting focuses on the same legislative push, outlets differ slightly in emphasis. The Hill highlights the ban and the justification tied to ongoing hacking concerns. Slashdot adds additional context on what “superintelligence” means, notes public statements from prominent technology figures, and outlines further details of the bill’s enforcement and international components.
