United StatesBill would require human shutdown controls for advanced AI systems
If enacted, the bill would require U.S. entities that develop or operate advanced AI systems to give a human operator a way to shut each one down.
What it does
Entities that develop or operate advanced AI systems in the United States would have to give a human operator a way to shut each system down.
Argument forA human shutdown control could help an operator stop an advanced AI system when they decide it should no longer run.
Argument againstBuilding a shutdown control into each system could add technical work for developers and operators.
More detail
Each covered entity would have to make sure its advanced AI system has a technical way for a human operator to shut it down. This applies to any entity that develops or operates an advanced AI system in the United States. If enacted, the Secretary of Homeland Security would have to issue rules to enforce this requirement within 90 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Introduced in HouseLatest
- Sep 24Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Introduced
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