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Bernie Sanders Proposes Ban on Superintelligence Development

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Updated Sep 23

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Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which aims to prohibit the development of artificial superintelligence and impose penalties of up to 20 years in prison for violators. The legislation also seeks to pause the development of advanced AI systems until a government agency is established to oversee AI technology.

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Sep 23

This legislation introduces strict penalties for AI leaders and a regulatory framework for advanced AI development, which was not previously in place.

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AI leaders would face up to 20 years in prison for violating the law.

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The bill would pause the development of advanced AI systems until a Department of Artificial Intelligence is created.

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The legislation requires AI companies to get permission from the Department of AI to develop advanced AI models.

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

The Verge·Sep 23