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Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act: Sanders and Casar Bill Would Pause Advanced AI and Create a Department of AI

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By Mike Joe WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2026. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act on Wednesday, a bill that would permanently outlaw developing or deploying artificial superintelligence, pause the most advanced AI work until federal safety rules exist, and create a cabinet-level Department of Artificial Intelligence. The … Read more