Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switch
2 sources·Updated September 18, 2026
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- Irish Times World·2h agoCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom wants AI ‘kill switch’ to rein in tech industry
Executive order calls for stronger oversight of frontier AI models and independent auditing
Read at Irish Times World → - The Verge·5h agoGavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switch
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning the state to take the lead on AI oversight, including the potential to mandate a "kill switch" for frontier models, with a new executive order issued Friday. Newsom's order directs the state to convene a group of experts that will…
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