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Experts say AI kill-switch legislation is far harder
Experts say AI kill-switch legislation is far harder to implement than lawmakers assume, warning a rogue AI could actively try to dismantle the mechanism itself
TL;DRAI kill-switches sound good but experts say they're technically impractical and vulnerable to sabotage.
Why it matters: Proposed AI safety regulations may not work as intended, leaving a critical gap in AI containment strategies.
A bipartisan group in Congress and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California have floated ideas for building a mechanism that would instantly power down an A.I. system.
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