Politics · October 13, 2026
El Sayed calls for AI kill switch in move following Sanders’s footsteps
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed has announced an 'AI Under Control' platform, calling for a mandatory 'kill switch' for advanced artificial intelligence models. His proposal aligns with and expands upon Senator Bernie Sanders's 'Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act'. El Sayed advocates for developers and data centers to have the capability to shut down systems on lawful orders, a ban on recursive self-improvement, and the creation of a Cabinet-level AI agency. The candidate is utilizing this platform to contrast his position with his opponent, Mike Rogers, whom he criticizes for AI-related investments.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed has announced an 'AI Under Control' platform, calling for a mandatory 'kill switch' for advanced artificial intelligence models. His proposal aligns with and expands upon Senator Bernie Sanders's 'Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act'. El Sayed advocates for developers and data centers to have the capability to shut down systems on lawful orders, a ban on recursive self-improvement, and the creation of a Cabinet-level AI agency. The candidate is utilizing this platform to contrast his position with his opponent, Mike Rogers, whom he criticizes for AI-related investments.