Sanders, Casar call for artificial superintelligence ban amid rogue AI hackings

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Today's top stories - September 3, 2026

Today's top stories - September 3, 2026

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of “artificial superintelligence,” citing a series of recent hackings involving “rogue” models.

The bicameral duo announced Thursday they will introduce the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would institute the permanent ban, along with temporarily pausing “advanced AI development” until federal regulators establish safety standards.

The bill would also direct the U.S. to “pursue international agreements to prevent superintelligence from being developed anywhere in the world,” and establish a new........

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