California governor plans to get tough on AI safety

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 […]

politico.com ·2026-09-17

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