Sen. John Kennedy Will Introduce an AI Kill Switch Bill on Wednesday
The measure would require developers to add a shutdown mechanism as pressure builds in Congress for AI safeguards.
- On Wednesday, Senator John Kennedy plans to introduce a measure requiring AI developers to build a shutdown mechanism into their systems, though his 'kill switch' proposal arrives into a chamber where the leader says votes are lacking.
- The Associated Press canvassed Congress on Tuesday, finding bipartisan agreement that 'nothing will move,' as John Thune noted lawmakers aim to set guardrails 'without harming our ability to stay ahead in the AI race.'
- Senator Bernie Sanders is hosting researcher briefings to promote a ban on artificial superintelligence, while Josh Hawley has introduced legislation covering national security and labor protections; none of these bills has a committee date.
- President Donald Trump has repeatedly rejected calls for limits, having rescinded Joe Biden's 2023 executive order on AI oversight, while Republican Senator Rick Scott questioned whether Congress can complete AI work amid other unfinished priorities.
- Despite legislative inertia, pressure from outside Congress continues to rise as researchers warn of risks, and Senator Mark Warner stated Congress typically acts only after a 'holy heck moment' occurs.
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How a mandated 'kill switch' could help regulate AI
Senators are expected to debate the concept of an artificial intelligence “kill switch” on Wednesday, as Capitol Hill reckons with calls from AI industry leaders to regulate its most advanced models. Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., who have been largely divided on the issue of AI regulation, were thrown a monkey wrench this week when industry […]
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John Kennedy introducing bill to require ‘kill switch’ on AI models - The Daily Bo Snerdley
Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy announced Monday he would introduce legislation requiring artificial intelligence (AI) models to have a “kill switch.” Kennedy said all AI models should have a kill switch to allow companies to completely shut down any AI model if they act amorally or immorally outside of human control. The bill is expected to be released Wednesday. “The other risk that has garnered most of the attention is that we’re not d…
GOP Senator Readies Bill Mandating AI “Kill Switch”
Politico reports: Sen. John Kennedy plans to introduce a bill that would require companies to build a “kill switch” into their artificial intelligence models, he told reporters. It comes as pressure mounts on Congress to regulate the risky technology and tech leaders call for an industry slowdown. The Louisiana Republican intends to introduce the bill under unanimous consent Wednesday. “That’s the only way you’re going to get anything done, we’r…
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