Bernie Sanders speaks to the BBC about proposal to ban AI superintelligence
US Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing legislation to ban AI superintelligence and establish a sovereign wealth fund with a 50% government stake in AI companies. The proposal faces significant hurdles as it would require approval from a Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump.
Why it matters
This reflects growing political tension regarding the regulation of advanced AI and the role of government in the tech sector.
Bernie Sanders speaks to the BBC about proposal to ban AI superintelligence Close US Senator Bernie Sanders recently said he intends to introduce legislation banning AI superintelligence and propose a sort of sovereign wealth fund in which the US would take a 50% stake in AI companies.
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