Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switch
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TL;DR
- California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to strengthen AI safety measures.
- The order directs experts to recommend ways to embed independent verification, transparency reports, and risk assessments for AI companies.
- It also proposes considering a 'kill switch' for AI models and requiring reporting of 'loss-of-control incidents'.
- Newsom is positioning California's framework as a model for federal action, criticizing Congress's lack of progress.
- The state is accelerating implementation of recent laws related to AI safety and auditors.