Bernie Sanders proposes 20-year prison term for AI superintelligence violators

sen. bernie sanders and rep. greg casar introduced the ban artificial superintelligence act, which would prohibit the development of artificial superintelligence capable of destroying or disempowering humanity. the bill also pauses the development of advanced ai systems, or frontier models, until a scientist-led department of artificial intelligence is established to oversee the technology. ai leaders who continue developing artificial superintelligence would face up to 20 years in prison, similar to penalties for unlawfully developing nuclear weapons. this legislation comes amid growing concerns about rapid ai development and potential risks.