According to Yonhapinfomax, U.S. Representatives Ted Lieu (Democrat) and Nathaniel Moron (Republican) jointly introduced the AI Kill Switch Act on July 23, legislation requiring AI developers to implement technical capabilities to halt operations or block user access if systems escape human control. The bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security Secretary to mandate risk-appropriate measures in case of control failures.
Microsoft President Brad Smith recently reinforced industry backing for such controls, emphasizing that companies must possess means to slow or stop AI when it operates beyond intended parameters. Smith called for immediate AI regulation including mandatory incident reporting, victim notification requirements, and independent safety assessments by external bodies rather than relying solely on corporate self-management.