# Newsom steps up AI regulation in California as he eyes 2028 presidential run

https://mins.news/en/item/104388

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-17 13:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/17/california-gov-newsom-boosts-ai-regulation-as-he-eyes-2028-presidential-run?traffic_source=rss

> California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered independent verification of AI models and formed an expert committee to examine kill switches for agents that could go rogue and cause harm. He had vetoed a 2024 bill with similar provisions, but is now seeking measures including an expanded definition of safety incidents as he considers a 2028 presidential bid.

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