EventPolicySeptember 12, 2026

Bernie's AI bill would jail AI developers for 20 years

A bill backed by Bernie Sanders proposes criminalizing superintelligence development, with penalties of up to 20 years in prison for AI researchers. Critics say the STOP AI-style measure, crafted by politicians and anti-AI advocates, would only push development underground.

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Bernie's AI bill would jail AI developers for 20 years