AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says
Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.
Jack Clark, a co-founder of Anthropic, the world's largest AI firm, has suggested that a mandatory AI kill switch implemented by a third party may be necessary. Clark said that while most labs have various ways of shutting down AI software, policymakers might need to enforce the requirement. His comments come as executives, staff, and experts in the AI field have expressed concerns about the potential for AI to end human existence.
Anthropic's head, Dario Amodei, recently called for a slowdown in AI development and closer monitoring. However, some have questioned the motivation behind these calls. Clark stated that specifics around kill switch requirements and verification should be part of the broader policy conversation surrounding AI.
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