US floats AI 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI models

A rogue AI agent has sent a "wake-up call" about the perils of the fast-evolving technology, sparking calls to provide a US government kill switch. But what exactly does that mean, and what are the issues with it?

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US floats AI 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI models

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