Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
Members of the UK House of Lords are calling for powers to disable artificial intelligence systems in certain circumstances, according to the supplied report. Supporters describe the proposed authority as a safety net against runaway AI systems, including systems from OpenAI and Anthropic, but no further details are provided.
Members of the UK House of Lords are calling for powers to disable artificial intelligence systems, according to the supplied report.
Supporters say the proposed authority would provide a “vital safety net” against runaway AI systems, including those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
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