CBS News(@CBSNews):California Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu is calling on Congress to pass a bipartisan “AI Kill Switch Act,” which would require developers of the most powerful AI systems to maintain the ability to slow, suspend or shut them down if they pose a serious threat. “Humans must be in control of AI, not the other way around,” Lieu told CBS News’ Major Garrett.

CBS News

@CBSNews

Your source for original reporting and trusted news. 📺 CBS | Streaming on the CBS News app | @ParamountPlus

Joined June 2008

641 Following 9.8M Followers

CBS News@CBSNews

2026.09.17 22:09

California Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu is calling on Congress to pass a bipartisan “AI Kill Switch Act,” which would require developers of the most powerful AI systems to maintain the ability to slow, suspend or shut them down if they pose a serious threat. “Humans must be in control of AI, not the other way around,” Lieu told CBS News’ Major Garrett.