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Sanders and Casar introduce bill to ban artificial superintelligence

First reported September 23, 2026 by ABC News · covered by 4 sources

In short

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have introduced legislation to ban the development of artificial superintelligence. The bill would also pause development of advanced AI systems and create a Department of Artificial Intelligence. It proposes prison sentences of up to 20 years for violations.

Bernie SandersGreg CasarCongreso de EE. UU.The Associated Press

Written by our news service from the 4 sources below, updated September 23, 2026.

Timeline
  1. Sep 23, 09:20 UTC · ABC News
    Sen. Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence, create Dept. of AI ↗
  2. Sep 23, 16:23 UTC · The Verge
    Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison ↗
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  • neutralTheNewsCrypto — “Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar officially unveiled legislation” ↗
  • neutralThe Verge — “Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison” ↗
  • neutralTMZ — “Bernie Sanders is asking Congress to act fast” ↗

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Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Ban Artificial Superintelligence and Pause AI Development

Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Ban Artificial Superintelligence and Pause AI Development

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar officially unveiled legislation Wednesday, September 23, that would permanently ban the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence and temporarily halt development of the most advanced AI systems. The bill, provided to The Associated Press ahead of its introduction, would also create a new

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Bernie SandersGreg CasarThe Associated Press
Sep 23, 2026 · byTheNewsCrypto
Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison

Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) have introduced new legislation that would ban anyone from developing artificial superintelligence - a technology the bill describes as capable of the "destruction or disempowerment of humanity," including by overthrowing the government. Under the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, AI leaders would face up to 20 years […]

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Bernie SandersGreg Casar
Sep 23, 2026 · byThe Verge