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Rand Paul kills Kennedy's AI ‘kill switch’ bill
Kennedy sought quick passage of an AI safety bill and argued that Congress should address risks from advanced models.
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Published Sep 16, 2026
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Sen. Rand Paul blocked Sen. John Kennedy’s effort to quickly pass an AI bill requiring companies to build in a “kill switch.” Paul said more information was needed and proposed a committee; Kennedy rejected that alternative.
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John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN
Sought quick passage of legislation requiring an AI “kill switch” and rejected Paul’s committee proposal.
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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN
Blocked Kennedy’s attempt to pass the AI bill and proposed a committee alternative.
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