California governor signs order to explore AI ‘kill switch’
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday directing state agencies to report by November 16 on the feasibility of implementing a mandatory "kill switch" for artificial intelligence.
According to the provided sources, the executive action was taken in response to what Newsom described as the federal government's failure to establish meaningful AI oversight and accountability. The governor also noted that industry leaders have previously called for regulatory frameworks.
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The HinduFocuses on Governor Newsom's criticism of federal regulatory failures and AI safety.