UK ministers push for powers to investigate loss of control over AI agents
Original headline: UK ministers seek powers to investigate when AI agents are let off the leash
British ministers have sought to amend the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to grant authorities the power to conduct searches, seizures and inspections when operators lose control of AI agents. The measure aims to enable swift investigations of autonomous systems that go rogue.
Granting investigative powers for out-of-control AI agents strengthens national security and cyber-risk response.
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