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Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
BBC Technology Wednesday 02 September 2026, 14:41 UTC 1 min read
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Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
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