US Lawmakers Introduce AI Safety Bills Amid Warnings of Human Extinction Risk

US legislators are introducing new bills intended to establish safeguards around artificial intelligence systems, according to a report by Al Jazeera published on September 11, 2026.

The proposed legislation is aimed at ensuring human oversight of AI systems and preventing the emergence of so-called "rogue" systems that could act outside human control, the report said.

The push for regulation comes amid growing concern among some experts and commentators about the potential dangers posed by advanced AI, including warnings that unchecked development could pose existential risks to humanity, according to Al Jazeera.

The report did not specify the exact bills, their sponsors, or the timeline for their consideration in Congress. It also did not detail which specific risks the legislation is designed to address beyond the general goal of maintaining human oversight of AI systems.

The move reflects a broader international debate over how governments should regulate rapidly advancing AI technologies, balancing innovation with safety concerns, as reported by Al Jazeera.