AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Technology
AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says

Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, stated that an artificial intelligence 'kill switch' that can be verified by a third party may need to be mandatory for companies. His comments come as AI experts, including Dario Amodei, call for a slowdown in AI development due to potential risks to humanity. Clark emphasized the need for a broader policy conversation regarding 'kill switch' requirements and their verification.

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