AI ‘superintelligence’ ban proposed in U.S. as rogue agent concerns ramp up

Global News - Sep 24, 2026

The bill calls for a prison sentence of up to 20 years for those who violate the restrictions, similar to existing penalties related to unlawfully developing nuclear weapons.

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