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Lawmakers prepare bill requiring AI ‘kill switch’

Lawmakers are introducing a bill requiring AI companies to implement government-mandated shutdown controls. The proposed "AI Kill Switch Act" would grant the Department of Homeland Security authority to order immediate system halts following consultations with intelligence and commerce officials. This legislative push directly impacts AI infrastructure developers by introducing federal operational mandates and emergency compliance requirements for frontier models.

The Verge·Jul 23, 2026

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