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UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI

UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
BBC Technology Friday 11 September 2026, 15:07 UTC 1 min read
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The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".

The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
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