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California governor signs order pushing for an AI ‘kill switch’

Washington Post Politics·September 18, 2026·1 min read

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Thursday requiring AI systems used by state agencies to include a kill switch, citing federal inaction on regulation. The order, aimed at a likely 2028 presidential run, mandates safeguards for high-risk AI deployments, including emergency shutdown capabilities. State agencies must comply within 90 days.

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