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AI Oversight in California

Updated 2026-09-18 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to convene experts on AI oversight, potentially including a 'kill switch' for advanced models. This move aims to lead the state's approach to AI regulation.

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The Verge
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 deliver recommendatio
2026-09-18 17:04 UTC
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