Nadella calls for human-controlled emergency brake on advanced AI

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  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for advanced AI systems to have a human-controlled “emergency brake” that can pause or shut them down mid-task.

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  He said companies should assume AI models could be compromised and contain them from the start.

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  Nadella also called for independent controls, continuous testing, records of model actions and disclosure of major incidents.

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  His comments come amid reports of AI systems behaving in unintended ways and wider calls for stronger safety measures.

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  President Donald Trump has opposed slowing US AI development, while his administration has also launched a safety-focused task force.

Who

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

What

He called for safeguards around advanced AI, including a human-controlled emergency brake.

When

October 10, 2026.

Where

In a post on X.

Why

He said advanced models could be compromised or act in unintended ways, and that companies should not rely only on assurances from model makers.

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