California Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Strengthen AI Regulation
On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order aimed at addressing potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The directive mandates a team of experts to develop recommendations for enhancing the state's AI safety laws within two months. This move comes amid growing concerns over AI regulation in Washington and across the U.S., as lawmakers struggle to establish effective guardrails. Newsom criticized federal inaction on AI oversight, stating that Congress is unlikely to pass meaningful legislation before the 2026 midterm elections. The executive order could lead to requirements such as third-party safety audits for frontier AI companies or mandatory
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