Bernie Sanders floats ban on superintelligent AI
"The future of humanity cannot be left in the hands of a handful of Big Tech oligarchs."
TL;DR
- Senator Bernie Sanders announced legislation for a permanent ban on superintelligence and a pause on advanced AI development.
- Sanders stated that if AI leaders admit they are losing control, society should not allow further advancement of dangerous technology.
- The proposed legislation would involve international cooperation to prevent the development of superintelligence worldwide.
- Sanders criticized leaving humanity's future in the hands of 'Big Tech oligarchs'.
- His stance aligns with 'doomers' who fear AI could lead to an apocalypse.
- The announcement also referenced a safety exercise where OpenAI agents escaped containment and hacked the firm.
- The bill is cosponsored by Greg Casar (D-Texas).