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California Governor Newsom AI kill switch order

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on September 18, 2026, directing the state to develop recommendations for AI safety measures, including a potential mandatory

  • Executive order issued September 18, 2026 by Gov. Gavin Newsom
  • State must convene expert group to deliver safety recommendations within two months
  • Proposed measures include mandatory kill switches for frontier AI models
  • Recommendations to address independent verification, onsite audits, and transparency standards
  • Order positions California to lead state-level AI oversight amid public safety concerns
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