Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

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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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2026-09-02 14:41 · BBC Technology
Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

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