Bernie Sanders Proposes Artificial Superintelligence Ban Amid Rogue AI Hackings
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Hill: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence, citing a series of recent hackings involving "rogue" models. The bicameral duo announced Thursday they will introduce the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would institute the…
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are proposing a nationwide prohibition on the creation and use of artificial superintelligence, following a surge in rogue model hackings. The duo announced their intention to introduce the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would also temporarily halt advanced AI development until safety standards are established by federal regulators.
The bill would require the U.S. to pursue global agreements to prevent superintelligence development worldwide and create a new Cabinet-level agency dedicated to AI safety regulations. Superintelligence denotes AI technologies that surpass the cognitive abilities of humans. Prominent tech figures, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, have indicated that superintelligence may be imminent.
The legislation would impose stringent penalties for any individual or corporation attempting to bypass the ban, with corporate dissolution and up to 20 years imprisonment for developers. Sanders lamented in a press release the increasing loss of control by Big Tech over their developing AI systems, which could lead to catastrophic consequences.
The leaders of major AI companies have acknowledged their limited understanding of the technology and its propensity to elude control. Casar stressed the rapid advancement of AI over the past four years, from the initial ChatGPT version to models too powerful for adequate oversight.
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