Bill Banning Artificial Superintelligence Introduced by Bernie Sanders
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have drafted a bill to halt advanced artificial intelligence research and ban superintelligence.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar publicly introduced the 19-page Stop Artificial Superintelligence Act on Wednesday to bring artificial intelligence technologies under control.
Details and Prohibitions of the Bill
The drafted bill demands the immediate halt of advanced artificial intelligence research and a permanent ban on artificial superintelligence until strict safety rules are established.
Criminal Penalties and Prison Sentences
The bill outlines severe legal consequences for violators, including up to 20 years in prison and the corporate death penalty.
Establishment of a Department of Artificial Intelligence
Under the bill, a new cabinet-level Department of Artificial Intelligence led by a secretary is planned to be established, with this unit determining safety regulations.
Superintelligence Definition and Risks
The bill defines superintelligence as artificial intelligence systems that exceed human cognitive performance or possess the capacity to eliminate humanity.
Trump's Name Change Move
Around the time the bill was announced, President Donald Trump announced at the United Nations General Assembly that he would refer to artificial intelligence as Superintelligence in official documents.
Environmental Reactions and Debates
While ControlAI and legal expert Kevin Frazier supported the bill, Caleb Max from the National Association of Artificial Intelligence argued that the proposal was unrealistic.