Governor candidates Becerra, Hilton wary of committing to Newsom’s new AI safeguards

California governor candidates Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, have not committed to firm policies on AI safety, including two requirements Gov. Gavin Newsom called for on Friday, though both said the technology warrants more regulation. The candidates' positions remain unsettled as state political leaders push for rules to rein in artificial intelligence.

AS GOVERNMENTS AND POLITICAL LEADERS increasingly push for regulations to rein in artificial intelligence, neither candidate for California governor has committed to firm policies on AI safety, including two requirements Gov. Gavin Newsom called for Friday. Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton say the new technology warrants more regulations. AI has been in the … The post Governor candidates Becerra, Hilton wary of committing to Newsom’s new AI safeguards https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/09/19/governor-candidates-becerra-hilton-wary-of-committing-to-newsoms-new-ai-safeguards/ appeared first on Local News Matters https://localnewsmatters.org .