Newsom Creates Panel On AI Safety Regulation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the formation of a panel on Friday to develop safety regulations for the state's artificial intelligence companies, including a possible "kill switch" for AI programs that go rogue, the Los Angeles Times reported. Newsom, who is considering a 2028 presidential run, vetoed related legislation two years ago.

“Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered the formation of a panel to come up with safety regulations for the state’s artificial intelligence companies, including the development of a possible ‘kill switch’ for AI programs that go rogue,” the Los Angeles Times reports. “Newsom, who is considering a 2028 run for president, two years ago vetoed …