New Bernie Sanders bill would ban superintelligent AI and threaten developers with 20 years in prison
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Bernie Sanders, one of the most vocal opponents of unregulated AI and the race toward superintelligence, has announced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act alongside Rep. One of the more worrying sections for anyone who refuses to adhere to these restrictions is the penalties: ignore them, and the punishment is up to 20 years in prison.
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- ▪One of the more worrying sections for anyone who refuses to adhere to these restrictions is the penalties: ignore them, and the punishment is up to 20 years in prison.
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AI Industry superintelligence bernie sanders New Bernie Sanders bill would ban superintelligent AI and threaten developers with 20 years in prison The proposed prison term is similar to penalties for unlawfully developing nuclear weapons By Rob Thubron September 14, 2026, 5:15 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. What just happened? Bernie Sanders, one of the most vocal opponents of unregulated AI and the race toward superintelligence, has announced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act alongside Rep. Greg Casar. One of the more worrying sections for anyone who refuses to adhere to these restrictions is the penalties: ignore them, and the punishment is up to 20 years in prison.
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