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Policy·Sep 3·all news from September 3, 2026

Sanders proposes ban on ‘artificial superintelligence’ after rogue AI incidents

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting the development of artificial superintelligence, citing concerns over recent reports of autonomous systems behaving in unpredictable ways. The proposed bill seeks to establish strict regulatory boundaries to prevent the creation of technology that surpasses human cognitive capabilities. This move reflects growing congressional unease regarding the safety and potential societal risks associated with unchecked advancements in machine learning.

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