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US bill proposes banning artificial superintelligence with prison terms
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would criminalize the development of AI exceeding human cognitive performance, carrying penalties of up to 20 years in prison and corporate dissolution.wionews.comPolicy
India’s finance minister calls for major investment in AI, semiconductors and quantum tech
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged accelerated funding for AI infrastructure, chip manufacturing and quantum research, saying these fields are essential for India’s future growth and global competitiveness.rediff.comPolicy
Canada commits up to $162 million to fund 10,000 AI work placements
The federal government will allocate up to $162 million over five years to support 10,000 AI‑related work placements through Mitacs, aiming to boost AI adoption and research across Canada.publisherpt.substack.comPolicy
India’s payments body eyes AI agents for UPI transactions, sparking liability debate
LawBeat reports that the National Payments Corporation of India is drafting a registry to authenticate AI agents that could make UPI payments, prompting lawyers to argue for new liability rules in Indian law.lawbeat.inPolicy
China and U.S. agree to $30 billion tariff cut and AI dialogue
China announced a reciprocal $30 billion tariff‑reduction deal with the United States and the launch of a high‑level AI dialogue under an eight‑point consensus reached during President Xi’s visit to Washington.cnbc.comPolicy
US‑China super‑intelligence dialogue launched at Xi‑Trump summit
During the Xi‑Trump summit, the United States and China formalised a new “super intelligence” dialogue, marking the first high‑level AI talks between the two powers and setting a November deadline for the next meeting.amp.scmp.comPolicy
California governor signs executive order to explore AI kill‑switch rules
Governor Gavin Newsom’s September 2026 executive order directs California officials to study mandatory “kill‑switch” requirements for frontier artificial‑intelligence models, adding pressure on U.S. policymakers to mandate system‑wide shutdown capabilities.bloomberg.comPolicy
Illinois passes tough AI law targeting large developers
Illinois enacted Senate Bill 315, one of the nation’s strictest AI safety statutes, requiring frontier AI firms to submit safety plans, conduct risk assessments, report serious incidents, and undergo annual third‑party audits starting Jan. 1, 2027.inc.comPolicy
Former lord chancellor urges costs regime to curb AI‑generated legal slop
Sir Robert Buckland warned that AI‑generated filings risk flooding UK courts with unnecessary material and suggested judges use existing costs rules to penalise irresponsible use by litigants in person.lawgazette.co.uk
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