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September 23, 2026
Ten House Democrats Join Casar and Sanders in AI Regulation Bill
- A group of ten House Democrats, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna, have signed on to the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which seeks to ban superintelligence and pause advanced AI development.
- The bill proposes severe penalties for violations, including up to 20 years in prison, similar to penalties for nuclear weapons violations.
- Supporters emphasize the need for regulation to address the risks posed by advanced AI technologies.
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- Sanders, Casar introduce ‘superintelligence’ banSep 23, 2026 at 4:20 PM · Politico
- Dems grapple with how to pace the AI raceSep 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM · Axios
- Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar propose AI ‘superintelligence’ ban with a 20-year jail penaltySep 23, 2026 at 10:51 PM · NBC
- AOC, 9 other House Dems sign on to AI superintelligence banSep 24, 2026 at 9:47 PM · Politico