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California Governor Newsom signs executive order demanding "kill switch" for AI models

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling for independent auditors inside AI labs and a "kill switch" for AI models, with an expert panel given two months to deliver recommendations. Newsom said no federal law currently requires AI companies to report dangerous incidents.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order seeking independent auditors inside AI labs and a "kill switch" for AI models. An expert panel has two months to deliver recommendations. Newsom says no federal law requires AI companies to report dangerous incidents.

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