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Law or policySep 3, 2026For everyone

NEWS: Sanders, Casar to Introduce Legislation to Ban Artificial Superintelligence and Temporarily Pause Advanced AI Development

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar · Office of Senator Bernie Sanders · sanders.senate.gov

Announces the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act: a permanent ban on superintelligent AI, a pause on advanced AI until a new federal regulator sets rules, and a push for international agreements.

Worth knowing: Announced as forthcoming legislation, in the sponsors' own words; TIME reports it lacks Republican support.

Law or policyJul 23, 2026For everyone

Reps Lieu and Moran Introduce Bill to Require Kill Switch for AI Systems That Can Cause Catastrophic Harm

Rep. Ted W. Lieu and Rep. Nathaniel Moran · Office of Congressman Ted Lieu · lieu.house.gov

Announces the bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act, which would make developers of the most powerful AI keep the ability to throttle or shut systems down, and let DHS order a slowdown or shutdown.

Worth knowing: A proposed bill, not law, described here by its sponsors.