UK govt rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for rogue AI
PA Media/dpaLondon British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government has rejected proposals for a so-called “kill switch” to stop an attack by rogue artificial intelligence.The UK “...
The British government has declined to pursue a "kill switch" proposal aimed at halting rogue artificial intelligence systems. Cabinet Office officials stated that the UK lacks the capability to simply shut down AI technology. This comes amid mounting concerns over the potential dangers posed by AI, with experts warning of a possible global catastrophe within a decade.
Liberal Democrat MP Timothy Clement-Jones had attempted to insert an amendment into the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill earlier in September, which would have granted the state the authority to intervene if an AI system malfunctioned. However, a government spokesperson dismissed the idea, pointing out that halting AI access within the UK would not prevent its development or misuse in other countries.
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