Lawmakers demand AI firms install ‘kill switch’

Artificial intelligence companies are resisting a California legislative proposal to install a “kill switch” to mitigate potential risks posed by AI technology, with some threatening to leave Silicon Valley.

Democratic state senator Scott Wiener introduced the legislation, which would require tech companies to follow regulations set by a new government agency aimed at preventing AI from acquiring dangerous capabilities, such as initiating a nuclear war.

Lawmakers, including Wiener, seek to implement safeguards around large AI systems that could potentially generate harmful instructions for creating chemical weapons or conducting cyberattacks, causing significant damage.

Supported by prominent AI researchers, the bill proposes establishing a state agency to oversee AI developers and provide best practices, including for future, more advanced models, the New York Post has reported.

read more: https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/business/california-lawmakers-demand-ai-firms-install-kill-switch/

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