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AOC, nine other House Dems sign on to AI superintelligence ban

Casar introduced a bill that would ban superintelligence and pause advanced AI development until a vetting regime is established.

AOC, nine other House Dems sign on to AI superintelligence ban
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Sep 24, 2026
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Ten House Democrats have signed on to Greg Casar’s bill to ban superintelligence and pause advanced AI development until a vetting regime is established. The proposal adds to debate over how Congress should regulate AI while addressing risks without limiting innovation.

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Greg Casar
D · TX-35

Sponsor of the proposed Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act

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Val T. Hoyle
D · OR-4

Cosponsor of Casar’s bill

Cosponsor who described AI-related breaches as evidence of inadequate control

Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11

Cosponsor of Casar’s bill

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senate partner in introducing Casar’s bill

Cosponsor of Casar’s bill

Cosponsor of Casar’s bill

Chuy García
D · IL-4

Cosponsor of Casar’s bill

Cosponsor of Casar’s bill

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Cosponsor who discussed AI safety cooperation and the case for a pause

Cosponsor who called for regulation of potentially dangerous AI technologies

ALSO MENTIONED  Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, House Democrat backing the proposed AI restrictions

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Sanders and Casar Introduce AI Superintelligence Ban Bill

Sanders and Casar introduced legislation to ban artificial superintelligence, pause advanced AI development until safety rules are in place, and create a federal AI oversight body. Left-leaning outlets focus on stopping superintelligence development, with one emphasizing catastrophic risks and the other mainly detailing the bill. Center outlets place the proposal in a broader debate over AI safety, federal oversight and competing approaches, while also noting its political prospects. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Democratic backing for a stringent regulatory proposal.

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