Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switch
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Read full postCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to establish AI safety regulations, including a potential mandatory kill switch for frontier AI models and independent audits. The order aims to set a state framework that could influence federal AI oversight amid stalled congressional action.

Covered by 7 sources
- Newsom Wants AI ‘Kill Switch’ to Rein in Tech Industry· 7 sources
- Prompt: AI Governance Enters Its Verification Phase· AI Business
- Newsom Signs AI Industry-Approved AI Regulation Bills Into Law in California· Gizmodo
- California is deciding who may verify AI, and one investigation already cost $400,000 in tokens· The Next Web
- California Legislature Passes Independent AI Safety Verification Bill· Unite.AI


