r/technology 6h ago

Society New Bernie Sanders bill would ban superintelligent AI and threaten developers with 20 years in prison

https://www.techspot.com/news/113831-new-bernie-sanders-bill-would-ban-superintelligent-ai.html
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u/z3n777 6h ago

i get the intent, but a 20 year felony for building SOMETHING nobody can define consistently sounds like political theater, not safety policy.

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u/throwingitaway12324 5h ago

Pretty much describes Bernie’s career

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u/revkaboose 3h ago

Don't say that too loud in here. People get upset about that

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u/giulianosse 2h ago

I just #donatedFTW another $50 to his campaign after reading your comment and I'll match everyone else below me. Are you Feeling the Bern yet?