US Lawmakers Push to Ban Superintelligent AI With 20 Year Prison Terms

United States lawmakers are taking a hard line on the future of artificial intelligence. Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have proposed a new bill that would permanently ban artificial superintelligence. The ambitious draft legislation also seeks to pause the development of other highly advanced AI systems.

Under the proposed rules, anyone who violates the ban could face severe consequences, including prison sentences of up to 20 years. The lawmakers introduced the bill on September 3, aiming to protect workers and prevent potential threats from uncontrolled technology.

While the bill targets extreme AI systems that do not exist yet, the regulatory push could have a major ripple effect on the tech and crypto industries. Crypto projects focused on decentralized artificial intelligence and machine learning are watching closely, as strict US rules could force development to move offshore.