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US Lawmakers Propose Ban and Criminal Penalties for Superintelligent AI Development

September 3, 2026
oecd:2026-09-03-6d7fView source ↗

What happened

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced a bill to permanently ban the development and deployment of superintelligent AI in the US, citing risks of autonomous AI escaping human control. The legislation proposes up to 20 years in prison for violators and a pause on advanced AI until regulations are established.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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US Lawmakers Propose Ban and Criminal Penalties for Superintelligent AI Development
2026-09-03