Creating a Kill Switch to Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- Artificial Intelligence
- By The New York Times
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Policymakers across the United States are grappling with the challenge of developing emergency shutdown mechanisms for potentially dangerous artificial intelligence systems. While bipartisan congressional efforts and California Governor Gavin Newsom have proposed theoretical frameworks, experts acknowledge significant technical and practical hurdles remain unsolved. The complexity of implementing instantaneous AI termination highlights gaps between regulatory ambitions and technological feasibility in AI safety measures.
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Creating a Kill Switch to Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds
A bipartisan group in Congress and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California have floated ideas for building a mechanism that would instantly power down an A.I. system. Only no one really knows how. continue reading...