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California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing the state to convene a group as part of an effort to take the lead on AI oversight, including the potential to mandate a "kill switch" for frontier models.
Why it matters: The order positions California to shape AI oversight, including a possible requirement that frontier models have a kill switch.
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California governor pushes for an AI kill switch
California governor wants to implement a kill switch for frontier AI models
Engadget AI · 19 Sept 2026, 17:03