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Bloomington Proposes Local Ban on Artificial Superintelligence

Steady: 2 in the last 7 days Updated yesterday

The latest in this situation

  1. Voters in Bloomington demanded a ban on weapons transfers to dictatorships.
  2. Bernie Sanders is involved in a local ordinance in Bloomington addressing state and federal inaction.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Tue 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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A proposed ordinance in Bloomington would prohibit the distribution or deployment of artificial superintelligence (ASI) within the city limits. This ban targets autonomous systems that could affect municipal networks, banking, financial markets, or public safety. The proposal requires the city council to make specified safety findings and receive approval from over 95% of registered voters before the ban can be lifted.

From wishtv.com

Why it matters

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The ordinance addresses the lack of safety rules for ASI at the state and federal levels, according to a staff memo. By restricting autonomous systems that could impact financial markets and municipal networks, the measure sets a local precedent for regulating advanced AI technology.

From wishtv.com

Who's involved

  • Bernie SandersIntroduced a federal proposal to ban ASI development and deployment.
  • BloomingtonThe city where the local ordinance is proposed.
  • city councilThe legislative body considering the ordinance.

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  1. Voters in Bloomington demanded a ban on weapons transfers to dictatorships.Sub-event
  2. Local ordinance in Bloomington addresses state/federal inaction, involving Bernie Sanders.1 source

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