California governor plans to get tough on AI safety
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First seen17 Sept, 18:17California governor plans to get tough on AI safety
SAN FRANCISCO — Gavin Newsom told POLITICO he plans to take further action on AI safety before leaving office, raising the possibility of a special California legislative session amid escalating concerns about the technology’s potential risks to humanity. His plans, he said, could take the form of a special session, executive action or steps by state agencies […]
POLITICO Europe•Natália Delgado
Follow-up18 Sept, 15:24California’s Newsom signs executive order to explore new AI rules, consider ‘kill switch’
The move by the California governor comes amid national concerns about the potential existential dangers of the technology.
Follow-up18 Sept, 17:04Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switch
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning the state to take the lead on AI oversight, including the potential to mandate a "kill switch" for frontier models, with a new executive order issued Friday. Newsom's order directs the state to convene a group of experts that will deliver recommendations within two months on how to […]
The Verge•Lauren Feiner
Follow-up23h agoCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom Issues A.I. Safety Executive Order
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the state to develop recommendations on safety measures, including requiring companies to build a “kill switch,” amid mounting concerns.
The New York Times•David McCabe
Latest20h agoIs an AI kill switch a real thing?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just issued an executive order convening AI experts to explore an AI kill switch. Others are less certain it's worth our time.
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