Bernie Sanders proposes legislation to ban artificial superintelligence development

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which seeks to prohibit the development of artificial superintelligence. The bill characterizes such technology as potentially destructive to humanity and capable of overthrowing governments, with violators facing up to 20 years in prison. This proposal marks a significant legislative effort to regulate advanced AI technologies.

Originally published by theverge