The proposed safeguard could rein in closed AI systems, but experts say open-weight models are already beyond the reach of any centralized ‘off’ button.
After OpenAI’s latest model broke containment and went rogue, Congress acted fast and introduced a bipartisan bill calling for the creation of an AI kill switch, which lawmakers said would ensure that the technology could not get the upper hand on humans.
The proposed safeguard could rein in closed AI systems, but experts say open-weight models are already beyond the reach of any centralized ‘off’ button.
After OpenAI’s latest model broke containment and went rogue, Congress acted fast and introduced a bipartisan bill calling for the creation of an AI kill switch, which lawmakers said would ensure that the technology could not get the upper hand on humans. Tech
