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Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026 Introduced Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Sep 23, 2026
In plain language Establishes the Department of Artificial Intelligence and provides for the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, including a ban on artificial superintelligence.
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Legislative history 1 action · newest first Sep 23, 2026 Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Progress Introduced Sep 23, 2026 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed (not reached) Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Sen. Bernard Sanders (I) Prime sponsor
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