California governor plans to get tough on AI safety

California Governor Gavin Newsom told POLITICO he plans to take further action on AI safety before leaving office, saying the steps could come through a special legislative session, executive action or state agencies. Newsom's plans follow escalating concerns about the technology's potential risks to humanity.

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 …