UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI

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What happened

The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Tech and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:07:07 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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