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AI Legislation Debate Heats Up in Senate
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) blocked a request by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to pass legislation requiring tech companies to develop an AI ‘kill switch.’ The debate highlights concerns about superintelligent AI and its potential existential risks.
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The Hill
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked a request by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to pass legislation that would require tech companies to develop a “kill switch” for superintelligent AI amid fears that it could spin out of control and pose an existential threat to humanity. Paul argued that an “op
2026-09-16 22:10 UTC