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U.S. Senate Co-Sponsors Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Senate co-sponsors the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act to permanently prohibit superintelligent AI development.
AI and crypto super PACs spent $127 million in over 100 primaries, winning roughly 90 percent in Republican races.
Critics warn the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act could be bypassed as firms shift development abroad, especially to China.
Experts say both bills may be insufficient to prevent a potential AI-driven existential threat.

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U.S. Senate co-sponsors the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act to permanently prohibit superintelligent AI development.
AI and crypto super PACs spent $127 million in over 100 primaries, winning roughly 90 percent in Republican races.
Critics warn the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act could be bypassed as firms shift development abroad, especially to China.
Experts say both bills may be insufficient to prevent a potential AI-driven existential threat.