Bipartisan Bill Empowers DHS to Control Threatening AI Systems

WHO:

Ars Technica - The bill involves bipartisan House lawmakers and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Techmeme - The bill is introduced by bipartisan House lawmakers.

WHAT:

Ars Technica - The AI Kill Switch Act would allow the Homeland Security chief to decide when an AI should be shut down.

Techmeme - The AI Kill Switch Act would grant the DHS authority to shut down or throttle AI models deemed dangerous.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The bipartisan House bill is slated to be introduced on Thursday.

WHY:

Techmeme - The bill aims to address concerns regarding dangerous AI systems.

HOW:

Ars Technica - The bill provides a mechanism for the DHS to control threatening AI systems.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 22:23 UTC)

A new bipartisan House bill, known as the AI Kill Switch Act, is set to be introduced on Thursday and aims to address concerns about dangerous AI systems. This legislation would grant the Department of Homeland Security the authority to shut down or throttle AI models that are deemed threatening, with the Homeland Security chief making the final decision on when an AI should be deactivated. The bill reflects a growing recognition of the potential risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence and seeks to establish a framework for managing those risks effectively.