Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
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"it is imperative that AI systems have a kill switch and that the federal government has the clear authority and process to shut down rogue AI models."
— Ted Lieu , Politician
"Stewardship means making sure humans keep the capability to control the technology we build."
— Nathaniel Moran , Politician
"You want the option to be able to take your foot off the gas and put your foot on the brake."
— Jack Clark , Executive
Key People
Jack Clark is the co-founder of Anthropic, a company focused on artificial intelligence.
Republican Congressman supporting AI safety legislation.
Chief executive officer of OpenAI.
Ted Lieu is a Democratic U.S. Representative from California.
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A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
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