Superintelligence ASI: Weekly Digest — September 16, 2026
In this issue: Three perspectives on the future of superintelligence — from political prohibition to corporate optimism and philosophical opposition. 1. Bernie Sanders Proposes Banning Superintelligent AI Source: Puck News Bernie Sanders's Plan to Ban Superintelligent A.I. Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressman Greg Casar pose the question: will the advent of artificial superintelligence be as dangerous as a nuclear weapon? Their plan is to ban the development of superintelligent AI before humanity faces consequences that can no longer be controlled. This marks the first serious legislative attempt to draw a red line between "useful AI" and "dangerous superintelligence." 2. IBM: AI Creates Value, Not Job Cuts Source: The Chosun Ilbo IBM Executive: AI Creates Value, Not Job Cuts IBM executive Sundaresan highlights the company's internal AI tool Bob, which boosted employee productivity by 45% — without a single layoff. This is a real-world cas...