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Here’s Why an AI ‘Kill Switch’ May Not Be So Simple
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- Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered officials to explore requiring AI companies to build emergency 'kill switches,' as federal lawmakers pursue similar measures.
We're not talking about a cutting-edge EV, either—the humble, gas-powered VW Tiguan is at risk of suddenly stalling due to faulty computer code.
California wants AI companies to prepare an emergency way to shut down powerful AI systems. But recent research suggests that stopping an AI system may become harder when several autonomous agents work together.