U.S. lawmakers propose an AI kill-switch requirement in new bill text
Jimmc414 · hn · 2026-07-24
Reps. Lieu and Moran introduce an AI ‘kill switch’ bill
The official bill text proposes requiring AI systems to include a kill switch so they can be shut down if needed.
- It is a concrete legislative proposal, not a general policy opinion.
- The text frames the requirement as a safety and control mechanism for AI systems.
- The linked page is the official release with the bill language and sponsors.
- As written, it belongs in AI policy and governance, not model/news/product coverage.
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