Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith urged AI developers to slow advancement during a United Nations gathering.
Smith proposed a mandatory kill switch for AI systems to mitigate risks to humanity. This mechanism would allow developers, cloud providers, and regulators to immediately halt operations if an AI behaves dangerously.
The proposal aligns with broader industry calls for safety mechanisms that ensure human control over technology. Smith endorsed legislative measures to enforce these safety features, signaling a proactive regulatory stance from the technology giant.