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Senators Propose Ban on Artificial Superintelligence and AGI

Senators Sanders and Casar introduced a bill to ban artificial superintelligence and pause advanced AI development pending safety rules.

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Senators Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar announced legislation on Thursday to permanently ban artificial superintelligence and temporarily halt advanced AI development. [1] Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar announced the forthcoming Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act on Sept. 3, which would prohibit the development and deployment of AI systems classified as superintelligent. [2] A new cabinet-level agency would be created to monitor advanced models, supervise the removal of dangerous capabilities, and oversee the destruction of prohibited systems. [3] Sen. Bernie Sanders stated that the legislation aims to immediately pause the development of increasingly powerful AI and ban the creation of systems that humanity cannot fully control. [4] The proposed Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act would impose prison sentences of up to 20 years for violations. [5] Development of advanced AI models would be suspended until a new federal regulator is operating and has established safety rules and model review procedures. [6] Individuals who violate the restrictions could face prison sentences of up to 20 years, while companies could receive a 'corporate death penalty'. [7] The proposal defines artificial superintelligence as systems that match or exceed human cognitive performance across a broad range of tasks, including those capable of planning the disempowerment of humanity or undermining the U.S. government. [8]
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  1. Senators Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar announced legislation on Thursday to permanently ban artificial superintelligence and temporarily halt advanced AI development. · Decrypt
  2. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar announced the forthcoming Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act on Sept. 3, which would prohibit the development and deployment of AI systems classified as superintelligent. · crypto.news
  3. A new cabinet-level agency would be created to monitor advanced models, supervise the removal of dangerous capabilities, and oversee the destruction of prohibited systems. · Decrypt
  4. Sen. Bernie Sanders stated that the legislation aims to immediately pause the development of increasingly powerful AI and ban the creation of systems that humanity cannot fully control. · Decrypt
  5. The proposed Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act would impose prison sentences of up to 20 years for violations. · Decrypt
  6. Development of advanced AI models would be suspended until a new federal regulator is operating and has established safety rules and model review procedures. · crypto.news
  7. Individuals who violate the restrictions could face prison sentences of up to 20 years, while companies could receive a 'corporate death penalty'. · crypto.news
  8. The proposal defines artificial superintelligence as systems that match or exceed human cognitive performance across a broad range of tasks, including those capable of planning the disempowerment of humanity or undermining the U.S. government. · crypto.news
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