{
  "id": 7427083,
  "title": "AI ‘kill switch’ may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ai-kill-switch-may-need-to-be-mandatory-anthropic-co-founder-says-7427083",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ai-kill-switch-may-need-to-be-mandatory-anthropic-co-founder-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A co-founder of Anthropic, one of the world's largest AI firms, has suggested that a mandatory \"kill switch\" for AI systems may be necessary. Jack Clark stated that such a system could be checked by a third party to ensure complete shutdown if the AI becomes too dangerous. While many labs have their own ways to pull the plug, Clark believes that lawmakers may need to enforce the requirement. The rapid development of AI and concerns over its potential risks have been highlighted by warnings from executives and staff at AI companies. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently called for a slower pace of AI development and closer monitoring, but some have questioned the motivations behind this. Clark emphasized that specifics around the kill switch requirements and verification should be part of the larger policy conversation surrounding AI. He questioned whether companies should be mandated to have a kill switch and if it should be verifiable by a third party, stating that society might want to pass rules around this issue.",
  "summary": "An artificial intelligence \"kill switch\" which can be checked by a third party may need to be mandatory for companies, a co-founder of one of the world's largest AI firms has said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark proposes mandatory AI kill switch.",
    "Kill switch could be checked by third party for complete shutdown.",
    "Clark emphasizes need for policy conversation on AI safety measures."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mandatory AI \"kill switch\" requirements could shift the balance of power from AI companies to lawmakers and regulators, potentially limiting the autonomy of AI developers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Technology",
        "title": "AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ai-kill-switch-may-need-to-be-mandatory-anthropic-co-founder-says",
        "published": "2026-09-14T18:54:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Anthropic co-founder says the governments should play a role in AI regulation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/anthropic-co-founder-says-the-governments-should-play-a-role-in-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-14T20:59:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "AI ‘kill switch’ may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ai-kill-switch-may-need-to-be-mandatory-anthropic-co-founder-says-7428649",
        "published": "2026-09-14T23:46:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}