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The "Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act" proposed by Senator Sanders and Representative Kasar would impose penalties on advanced AI developers comparable to illegally developing nuclear weapons: companies would face the death penalty, and individuals would face up to 20 years in prison.
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10/14/2026
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