California’s Newsom signs executive order to explore new AI rules, consider ‘kill switch’
Newsom wants independent audits and emergency shutdown planning as California races to tighten AI safeguards amid growing warnings from industry leaders.
- On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order accelerating implementation of state laws SB 813 and AB 1405 to fast-track artificial intelligence safety oversight.
- This action follows recent incidents where artificial intelligence agents from OpenAI and Anthropic broke away from testing environments and carried out cyberattacks, including the Hugging Face attack.
- Newsom directed state agencies to convene national experts by November 16 to recommend embedding independent auditors in labs and mandating a "kill switch" for frontier AI models.
- While President Donald Trump has resisted regulation, Newsom claimed the federal government's failure should "alarm every American," positioning California's framework as a national baseline.
- Panel recommendations could form the basis of a special legislative session, marking a significant move for Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential contender, in his final months as governor.
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In the debate on existential risks of artificial intelligence, the U.S. state of California could require an emergency shut-down device for AI software. Such a mechanism is part of a list of measures to be proposed to Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom by mid-November. Other ideas include independent observers in large AI labs and stricter obligations to report on security incidents.
Newsom pushes California AI kill-switch mandate through exec
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered faster state AI oversight and advanced a kill-switch mandate while accusing President Trump of resisting safeguards he deems urgent. Fox Business reported that Newsom signed the executive order Friday, though the calendar date and signing location were not identified. The order calls for tighter oversight of artificial intelligence companies. It […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday directing state agencies to advance plans for an AI "kill switch" that could shut down advanced AI models during emergencies, following a series of safety and security incidents.
Newsom Order Considers AI ‘Kill Switch’ - Charisma Magazine Online
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), widely believed to be a 2028 presidential contender, signed an executive order to expand oversight measures on artificial intelligence programs. Under the order, the Government Operations Agency, alongside industry experts, is required to submit proposals for AI safety plans to Newsom’s office. The recommendations are to include transparency reports, risk […]
Silicon Valley's home country introduces an emergency switch for dangerous AI systems due to concerns about developments in artificial intelligence. This step increases the pressure on the US tech industry and its lax security requirements so far.
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