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UK Rejects Legal AI “Kill Switch” Proposal

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  • The UK government rejected a legal AI “kill switch” proposal on 11 September 2026.
  • Officials said blocking AI access in the UK would not prevent development or misuse abroad.
  • The Cabinet Office stated that companies must develop AI products safely.
  • Former OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo said a single-country kill switch is infeasible without international agreement.