Sacramento, September 19, 2026 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order accelerating AI safety oversight, including work toward an emergency “kill switch” for advanced AI models. The order also speeds independent third-party audits of frontier AI companies.
Newsom said the federal government has failed to create meaningful AI oversight. The order convenes experts to deliver recommendations within two months on strengthening California’s AI safety laws.
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The move positions California as the national leader on AI regulation while Congress remains divided.
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