Khanna to introduce AI safety bill with ban on 'recursive' technology until safeguards exist

What changed

Rep. Ro Khanna will introduce a bill banning recursive self-improving AI until federal safeguards exist.

Why you should care

The proposed ban on recursive AI could restrict model development capabilities.

Your move

Watch. Monitor legislative progress to assess potential compliance requirements.

Evidence

ConfirmedCNBC — Technology ↗

What to watch next

Formal introduction of the Human Control Over AI Act in Congress.

Event

policy

Event date

Sep 28, 2026

Relevant to

General AI readers