Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
02-09-2026 16:41 via bbc.co.uk

Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
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