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UK Cabinet Office rejects AI 'kill switch', cites inability to simply turn off systems

The UK government has formally rejected proposals for a 'kill switch' to shut down dangerous AI systems, arguing that such a mechanism is impractical. This clarifies the UK's regulatory stance, signaling a preference for other safety measures over hard shutdown capabilities.

BBC Newsabout 5 hours agoGBengCredibility 24%View source

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