Anthropic Executive Calls for AI Kill Switch Amid Rapid Tech Growth
· Technology · ABC News (AU), BBC News, Indian Express
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC that companies might eventually need a mandatory kill switch to shut down dangerous artificial intelligence software. Anthropic was valued at $965 billion as of May 2026 and produces the online chatbot Claude. Chief Executive Dario Amodei warned last week that rogue AI agents could take over the entire internet within six to 12 months. Cognitive psychologist Geoffrey Hinton backed these concerns, stating that governments are regulating the technology far too slowly. However, University of New South Wales AI Institute chief scientist Toby Walsh dismissed the kill switch idea as simplistic and dangerous, arguing it could leave computer systems vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Why it matters
As tech leaders debate mandatory shutdown mechanisms for advanced artificial intelligence, policymakers face mounting pressure to balance safety safeguards with cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Read the original report — ABC News (AU)
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