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US Bill Would Give Trump's Team a Kill Switch Over AI Systems
Ars Technica·Friday, 24 July 2026
A new US bill called the AI Kill Switch Act would give the Homeland Security chief the power to order the shutdown of AI systems deemed rogue or dangerous. The bill hands significant authority to the Trump administration to decide when an AI poses enough of a threat to be switched off. Critics and supporters are already debating whether this is a safety measure or a power grab.
Why It Matters
The US sets the tone for AI regulation globally. A law giving a government the power to shut down AI systems could become a template — or a warning — for how other countries, including India, approach AI governance.
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