Lawmakers Propose Ban on Artificial Superintelligence, New Federal Department
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced legislation in Washington proposing to ban artificial superintelligence and create a federal Department of Artificial Intelligence.
Rochester, NY, September 23, 2026 —
Legislation aiming to regulate advanced artificial intelligence has been introduced in Washington by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar. The proposed bill seeks to ban artificial superintelligence and establish a new federal agency dedicated to overseeing artificial intelligence.
The specific details regarding the proposed ban on artificial superintelligence were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the proposed federal Department of Artificial Intelligence would be established, though its specific mandate, structure, and powers are not detailed in the initial information available.
This legislative effort signifies a governmental approach to address the potential implications and rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies. The introduction of such a bill indicates a focus on proactive measures within the U.S. Congress concerning AI.
The senator and representative are behind the introduction of this legislation in the nation’s capital. Further legislative proceedings, such as committee reviews or debates, are not mentioned in the summary, nor are the potential timelines for any such actions.
The absence of further details means that the exact scope of the proposed ban and the operational framework for the new department remain unspecified at this stage. Information regarding the specific entities or individuals involved in drafting or supporting the legislation beyond Senators Sanders and Casar was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Hunter Wright on www.whec.com, see more information here.
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