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AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC - US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

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We must heed warnings of AI tech developers, says UK minister -- Louise Haigh is set to address growing concerns over AI safety on Tuesday in comments at the TUC Congress.

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Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards -- The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

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AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act -- With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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Woman shocked by Aldi's AI response to complaint -- Jo Reeves complained after finding hairs in her dip and the Aldi response included an AI prompt.

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China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI -- It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.

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MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights -- Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

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Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China -- The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

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