AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems
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The proposed AI Kill Switch Act would let the Trump administration order dangerous AI systems to be shut down.
It targets large AI companies and high-compute models, while allowing exemptions for controlled red-team testing.
Supporters frame it as a safety measure, but critics say it expands federal power over AI firms.
The bill comes amid an ongoing dispute between Anthropic and the Trump administration, sharpening the debate over AI oversight.