# California governor plans to get tough on AI safety

> Source: <https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/17/newsom-floats-special-session-or-executive-action-on-ai-01082216?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication>
> Published: 2026-09-17 18:17:39+00:00

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 […]