# Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switch

https://mins.news/en/item/64614

- The Verge, 2026-09-18 17:04 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/997516/california-governor-newsom-ai-kill-switch

> California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order aimed at making the state a leader in AI oversight. It calls for expert recommendations within two months on independent audits, verified kill switches for frontier models, and mandatory reporting of loss-of-control incidents, while urging Congress and President Trump to adopt California’s framework.

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