Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar introduce bill to ban artificial superintelligence
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced legislation aimed at regulating advanced artificial intelligence. The proposed bill, titled the "Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act," seeks to prohibit the development of AI systems deemed "superintelligent." A core component of the legislation is the establishment of a new federal agency or Department of AI, tasked with overseeing and enforcing these restrictions. The bill also includes provisions for pausing advanced AI development and proposes significant penalties for non-compliance. This legislative effort comes amidst broader discussions among Democrats regarding the appropriate pace and regulation of AI development, with some tech CEOs also advocating for international action on AI safety.
21 articles from 21 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 3 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.
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21 outlets covered “Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar introduce bill to ban artificial…”. All of them report the following:
- Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill
- Representative Greg Casar co-introduced the legislation
- The bill proposes banning artificial superintelligence
- The bill proposes creating a new federal AI agency or Department of AI
- The bill includes provisions for penalties for violations
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The bill proposes a permanent ban on artificial superintelligence
The bill proposes to pause advanced AI development
The bill includes a 20-year jail penalty for violations
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