Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic. A group of peers is calling for the British government to be able to deactivate powerful AI systems and switch off the country's data centres in the event of the tech posing a threat to national security [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK Sep 2, 2026

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