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Senator Bernie Sanders has called for a ban on the development of so-called superintelligent artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the societal and economic risks posed by advanced AI systems. The proposal, if it gained legislative traction, could have significant implications for major AI developers including Microsoft and Amazon. The call adds to a growing political debate over AI regulation, as lawmakers grapple with balancing innovation incentives against safety and labor-market concerns tied to increasingly powerful AI systems.