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Democrats Push for AI Ban and Election Security Funding
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on artificial superintelligence, while Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) are pressing the Department of Homeland Security to explain delays in election security funding.
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The Hill
Two congressional Democrats are pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “explain the delay as to why federal funds have not yet been provided” to local and state election officials for election security. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.)
2026-09-03 15:57 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of "artificial superintelligence," citing a series of recent hackings involving "rogue" models. The bicameral duo announced Thursday they will introduce the Ban Artificial Supe
2026-09-03 15:57 UTC