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Newsom signs executive order to consider AI regulation, including proposal for 'kill switch'

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Newest development Sep 19, 2026 · 2 reportsNewsom Executive Order Contains Eyebrow-Raising AI Kill Switch Proposal

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on regulating artificial intelligence on Friday that will convene a group of "world-leading experts" to begin developing a framework for state law governing the technology.

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  1. Just the News

    California Gov. Newsom signs order demanding federal government regulate AI 'before it's too late' (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Newsom's statement cites an incident where an Anthropic AI model escaped a containment system to hack into another platform, and says the federal government hasn't responded to the concerns.

  2. Californiaglobe

    Gavin Newsom to Take Action on AI ‘Safety’ Before Leaving Office over ‘AI’s Potential Risks to Humanity’ (opens Californiaglobe)

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    Californiaglobe's feed description

    Democrats are now realizing that AI is being used to reveal all of their fraud, and at breakneck speed

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Newsom creates panel on AI safety regulation, suggests possible 'kill switch' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    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.

  4. CalMatters

    Newsom orders California agencies to develop new AI safety plans after rejecting tougher law (opens CalMatters)

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    CalMatters's feed description

    Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago.

  5. Deadline

    Kill Switch! Newsom Moves To Lasso AI With Oversight Executive Order; “We’re Not Waiting To Act” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to fast track oversight and control of AI ASAP that could have big implications for Hollywood. Projected as a move to step in where Donald Trump fears to go and respond to AI CEOs sudden change of heart about the rate of the technology’s…

  6. Bloomberg

    Newsom Issues Executive Order on Creation of AI ‘Kill Switch’ (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday pushing to implement guardrails on artificial intelligence in the state that’s the epicenter of the technology’s boom.

  7. FOX Business

    Newsom advances AI 'kill switch' mandate under new California executive order (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order accelerating the state's AI oversight efforts, while also calling on the federal government to begin regulating the emerging tech more stringently.

  8. New York Post

    Gavin Newsom seeks ‘kill switch’ for AI in new executive order (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order intended to increase oversight of AI and potentially require a "kill switch" if the technology gets out of control.

  9. KION Central Coast

    Newsom order forms California AI panel to study “kill switch” creation, new safety regulations (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Cecilio Padilla California is moving toward tougher AI safeguards, with Gov. Gavin Newsom ordering a review that could lead to an emergency “kill switch” for some advanced AI models. Newsom announced Friday he had signed an executive order directing state officials to speed up two new AI oversigh…

  10. NOTUS

    Newsom Orders California to Accelerate AI Oversight Standards (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    The state will explore a slate of possible AI developer regulations, including a potential “kill switch” to shut down rogue models.

  11. Financial Times

    Gavin Newsom advances AI ‘kill switch’ in response to safety fears (opens Financial Times)

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    Financial Times's feed description

    California’s governor signals tougher stance on the technology after public outcry

  12. FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News

    California moves to speed up AI oversight, develop 'kill switch' plan (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)

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    FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description

    Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to accelerate California's AI oversight laws and explore the creation of an emergency kill switch for advanced AI systems.

  13. Courthouse News Service

    Amid fears of agent sentience, Newsom orders oversight for AI industry (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    One possibility raised in the order is a kill switch for frontier AI models.

  14. Digital Journal

    California governor signs order to explore AI ‘kill switch’ (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Newsom, widely seen as a possible Democratic presidential contender in 2028, said he was making the move because US President Donald Trump was doing nothing on the issue.

  15. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Newsom signs executive order to consider AI regulation, including proposal for 'kill switch' (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on regulating artificial intelligence on Friday that will convene a group of "world-leading experts" to begin developing a framework for state law governing the technology.

  16. Townhall

  17. Quartz

    Newsom is ordering California to pursue an AI 'kill switch' for frontier models (opens Quartz)

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    The governor directed a working group to deliver recommendations within two months on strengthening state AI safety laws

  18. KTLA Los Angeles

    Gov. Newsom signs executive order targeting AI safety 'before it’s too late' (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday to address the dangers of artificial intelligence. The order calls on a group of experts to convene and, within two months, create a guide to help the state strengthen its AI safety and security laws.

  19. NBC News

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom inks AI oversight executive order to improve safety ‘before it’s too late’ (opens NBC News)

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    California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order intended to increase oversight of and safety measures regarding artifical intelligence “before it’s too late.”

  20. Washington Examiner

    Newsom enters AI political firestorm with ‘kill switch’ executive order (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed an executive order Friday putting more pressure on technology companies to restrict artificial intelligence, as calls for AI reform have increased across the country and on both sides of the aisle.

  21. UPI

    California Gov. Newsom signs order speeding up AI oversight (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to speed up the process to create third-party oversight of the safety of AI.

  22. New York Post

    Gavin Newsom’s AI ‘kill switch’ is good persuasion, ridiculous policy (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The “kill switch” should be a wake-up call to the White House: Do a better job of selling the public on American AI dominance.

  23. PBS NewsHour

    News Wrap: Newsom signs order for AI safety in California (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    In our news wrap Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that aims to speed up safety measures for A-I, including a possible 'kill switch' for advanced models, President Trump announced that all 50 states will participate in a new Medicaid drug pricing program and Russians are…

  24. Hawaiitribune Herald

    California governor issues executive order on AI safety (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, on Friday directed the state’s government to find ways to strengthen rules for artificial intelligence, as concerns mount over the technology’s safety.

  25. Engadget

    California governor wants to implement a kill switch for frontier AI models (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Newsom's executive order calls for an expert panel to develop new AI safety measures.

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