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Newsom signs executive order to explore new AI rules, consider ‘kill switch’

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The move by the California governor comes amid national concerns about the potential existential dangers of the technology.

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  1. 2026-09-18 18:40 · TechXplore AI & ML
    California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'
  2. 2026-09-18 15:13 · Politico Technology
    Newsom signs executive order to explore new AI rules, consider ‘kill switch’

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