AI Kill Switch Proposed
Lawmakers are preparing to introduce an AI Kill Switch Act, which would allow the Department of Homeland Security to order AI companies to shut down or throttle their systems. The legislation is expected to be introduced by Reps. Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran.
According to a report from Politico, US lawmakers are preparing to introduce the AI Kill Switch Act, a legislation that would require AI companies to shut down or throttle their systems on orders from the Department of Homeland Security. This proposal aims to regulate AI systems and ensure they do not pose a threat to national security. The legislation is expected to be introduced by Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX). The news of this proposal highlights the growing concern about the potential risks associated with AI systems. As reported by The Verge AI, this development is a significant step towards regulating AI in the US.
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