Gavin Newsom pushes for AI kill switch in California executive order

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on AI oversight. A panel of experts will propose recommendations within two months, including a mandatory kill switch for frontier models, independent audits, and reporting on loss of control.

• Experts to give recommendations within two months
• Proposed mandatory kill switch with regular testing
• Companies required to report AI loss of control
• Newsom urged Congress and Trump to adopt California model