California Governor Orders Study of AI 'Kill Switch' and Slams Trump for Inaction
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to explore a shutdown mechanism for advanced AI systems and accused Donald Trump of doing nothing on the issue.
The California governor issued an executive order aimed at accelerating safety checks and developing a "kill switch" for frontier artificial-intelligence programs. He announced the move on X, emphasizing the need for rapid safeguards. In the same statement, Newsom criticized Donald Trump for failing to address AI risks. The order positions California as a proactive player in AI governance.
Why it matters
It shows a major U.S. state taking concrete steps to address safety risks posed by powerful AI systems.
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