California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing the formation of an expert panel to recommend AI safety regulations within two months, including potential requirements for independent onsite audits and a 'kill switch' for frontier AI models. The move positions California to take a leadership role in AI oversight at the state level.
Background
California has been a pioneer in tech regulation, notably passing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for data privacy. As AI development accelerates, states are increasingly considering regulatory frameworks for frontier AI systems.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Sep 19, 2026 at 01:04 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10