Lawmakers prepare bill requiring AI ‘kill switch’
Lawmakers are preparing to introduce an 'AI Kill Switch Act' that would require AI companies to shut down or throttle their systems on orders from the Department of Homeland Security. Representatives Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) are expected to introduce the legislation on Thursday.
Why it matters: The bill could give the government significant authority over AI systems, raising questions about safety, oversight, and regulatory power.
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