Reps. Greg Casar and Maxine Waters led a group of House Democrats in introducing a resolution warning that an AI-related asset bubble poses economic risks, and stating opposition to any taxpayer bailout of corporations or executives if that bubble collapses. The resolution instead calls for aggressive federal action to protect workers, retirees and low-income communities from resulting economic harm, and was co-sponsored by a dozen other House Democrats.
progressives.house.gov
· 2026-10-30
Texas Democrat Rep. Greg Casar told Gizmodo that the three most pressing AI-related dangers are mass unemployment, mass surveillance, and mass destruction. His comments come amid broader criticism that Democratic lawmakers have been slow to craft policy responses to public anxiety over artificial intelligence.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-20
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would outlaw development of AI systems capable of humanity's 'destruction or disempowerment.' The bill would also pause development of advanced 'frontier' AI models until a new government agency, the Department of Artificial Intelligence, is created to license and oversee such work. Violators, including company leaders and unaffiliated individuals, could face up to 20 years in prison.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-23
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