California Gov Newsom boosts AI regulation as he eyes 2028 presidential run
Newsom signed an executive order to examine kill switches for AI models and other measures he had earlier vetoed.
Al Jazeera English reports: Newsom signed an executive order to examine kill switches for AI models and other measures he had earlier vetoed.
This business story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AI and California Gov Newsom.
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