Rand Paul clashes with fellow Republican over AI 'kill switch' as Senate grapples with 'Terminator' fears

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., was readying a long-shot attempt at regulating an industry that has, in recent weeks, spurred fears and anxiety about human annihilation.

He planned to ram through his bill, which would require artificial intelligence (AI) companies to have a kill switch for rogue AI, on the Senate floor. But his attempt Wednesday night was blocked by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. 

Kennedy told Fox News Digital he feared there was little desire from Republicans to do anything to regulate AI.