The AI Emergency Button Act would require all companies that develop or operate advanced artificial intelligence systems in the United States to include a human-controlled shutdown mechanism in those systems. The legislation applies to any entity building or running these AI systems, known as "covered entities." The Secretary of Homeland Security would have 90 days from the bill's enactment to write regulations establishing how companies must comply with this shutdown requirement. The bill does not specify funding amounts or detailed implementation timelines beyond the 90-day regulatory deadline. The underlying goal is to ensure humans retain the ability to immediately shut down AI systems if needed, serving as a safety measure over automated AI operations.
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