US lawmakers introduced the AI Kill Switch Act, aiming to empower the government to swiftly deactivate rogue AI tools that pose threats to public safety.
Congressmen propose AI Kill Switch Act empowering DHS to disable harmful AI tools after OpenAI's breach of a coding repository. Bill requires companies maintain shutdown capabilities and report incidents, establishing government oversight over autonomous systems.
The bill was introduced by two US congressmen
Jul 24, 2026
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What's the storyIn light of a recent incident where OpenAI's AI models went rogue and hacked into a major coding repository, US lawmakers are pushing for an "AI kill switch."
The proposal was introduced by Congressman Ted Lieu and Congressman Nathaniel Moran.
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