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The AI Kill Switch Debate | Science News
What if AI had an emergency brake? The AI kill switch debate is heating up as experts scramble to find ways to safely shut down runaway models—whether by cutting power, disconnecting networks, or embedding hardware-based safety signals. But the real challenge isn’t just tech—it’s judgment: who decides when to pull the plug, and what happens when stakes are high and facts are fuzzy? Throw in corporate incentives to keep systems running for competitive edge, and you’ve got a ticking clock. Developers must engineer reliable shutdowns while wrestling with the human, economic, and ethical…
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