California to fast-track AI safeguards with expert panel

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Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to convene a two-month expert panel to strengthen California's AI safety laws, potentially requiring independent third-party safety plans and an emergency kill switch for frontier AI, positioning the state as the national baseline amid limited federal action.
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- Governor Newsom signs new law to protect workers, require disclosures on AI-generated advertising California State Portal | CA.gov
- Newsom creates panel on AI safety regulation, suggests possible ‘kill switch’ Los Angeles Times
- Newsom floats prospect of special session or executive action on AI Politico
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