# US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban

https://mins.news/en/item/71227

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-23 19:29 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/23/us-lawmakers-propose-sweeping-ai-restrictions-with-superintelligence-ban?traffic_source=rss

> Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar introduced a bill that would ban developing artificial superintelligence capable of surpassing humans and threatening humanity. It would pause advanced AI development until federal safety standards exist, create a cabinet-level AI department, impose severe penalties and pursue a global ban.

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