Sanders, Casar Introduce Legislation to Ban Superintelligence and Establish AI Department
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have unveiled new legislation in the U.S. that would permanently ban artificial superintelligence, create a federal Department of Artificial Intelligence, and temporarily pause the development of advanced AI systems until federal safety guidelines…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 23, 2026 —
A new legislative proposal introduced in the U.S. Congress by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar aims to address the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. The bill, unveiled by the lawmakers, includes provisions for a permanent ban on artificial superintelligence, the establishment of a new federal agency, and a temporary moratorium on advanced AI development.
The proposed legislation seeks to create a federal Department of Artificial Intelligence. This new department would be tasked with overseeing AI development and regulation at a national level. Additionally, the bill calls for a temporary halt to the progress of advanced AI systems. This pause would remain in effect until comprehensive federal safety guidelines are developed and put in place.
A key component of the proposed law is the permanent prohibition of artificial superintelligence. Artificial superintelligence refers to AI that surpasses human intellectual capabilities across virtually all fields. The lawmakers behind the bill have not provided further details on the specific mechanisms for enforcing this ban or the definition of “superintelligence” within the legislative text.
The timeline for the proposed pause in advanced AI development and the specific criteria for lifting it are also outlined within the legislation. The details regarding the implementation timeline or specific advanced AI systems that would be subject to the pause were not fully elaborated upon in the initial announcement of the bill. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
