The AI kill switch, explained: 'It's not too little, but it's probably too late'
As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch.


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As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential contender, said he had to act because the federal government hasn't done enough to regulate AI.
Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.

Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

VCs are betting that artificial intelligence will disrupt nearly every industry in the world. Are they prepared for it to disrupt their own?

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