Sanders Calls for Permanent Ban on Superintelligence

After introducing the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act with Rep. Greg Casar last month, Sen. Bernie Sanders again pushed for a permanent ban, criticizing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's remark that society must accept severe cyber incidents from open models in exchange for liberty. The bill would pause advanced AI development until federal safety standards exist.

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