Humans need 'kill switch' for rogue AI tech, congressmen say
Mike Johnson received the lawmakers’ demand that he cancel the upcoming recess to allow a vote on AI safeguards.
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Reps. Sam Liccardo, Ro Khanna and Nancy Pelosi are urging the House to cancel its upcoming recess and act on AI safeguards, including a potential “kill switch” for rogue systems. Their letter cites cybersecurity, biological-weapons and national-security risks from advanced AI.
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House member urging AI safeguards and cancellation of the upcoming recess
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House member urging AI safeguards and cancellation of the upcoming recess
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