Gavin Newsom

Governor of California

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Governor of California (2019–)

Born	1967-10-10 · San Francisco
Party	Democratic
Offices	Governor of California2019-01-07–presentPreceded by: Jerry Brown Lieutenant Governor of California2011-01-10–2019-01-07Preceded by: Abel Maldonado Mayor of San Francisco2004-01-08–2011-01-10Preceded by: Willie Brown · Succeeded by: Ed Lee Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors1997-02-13–2004-01-08Preceded by: Kevin Shelley · Succeeded by: Michela Alioto-Pier
Education	Santa Clara University (BS)

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Portrait: Office of the Lieutenant Governor of California · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Newsom Wants AI ‘Kill Switch’ to Rein In Tech Industry
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at putting guardrails on artificial intelligence in the state at the center of the technology boom.
Safety, Alignment and Regulation
BBloomberg News 2026-09-18 18:30

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

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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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 13:56

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

TechCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws intended to protect workers from risks associated with artificial intelligence.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 23:33

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks

TechCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI ‘robo bosses’ from firing workers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark state law banning AI “robo bosses” from firing workers. California is the first U.S. state to adopt such a law, reversing Newsom’s earlier veto.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 23:31

California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI ‘robo bosses’ from firing workers

TechNewsom issues executive order to regulate artificial intelligence

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday on regulating artificial intelligence. It will bring together a group of “world-leading experts” to begin developing a framework for state laws governing the technology.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 20:00

Newsom issues executive order to regulate artificial intelligence

TechNewsom Orders AI Lab Kill Switch

Bloomberg’s early edition discusses the latest developments in Washington, including Trump, AI safety and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s reported order for an AI laboratory kill switch.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 19:14

Newsom Orders AI Lab Kill Switch

TechCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AI oversight order to improve safety ‘before it’s too late’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday aimed at strengthening oversight of artificial intelligence and improving safety measures “before it’s too late.”

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 18:59

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AI oversight order to improve safety ‘before it’s too late’

TechNewsom Wants AI ‘Kill Switch’ to Rein In Tech Industry

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at putting guardrails on artificial intelligence in the state at the center of the technology boom.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 18:30

Newsom Wants AI ‘Kill Switch’ to Rein In Tech Industry

TechGavin Newsom is pushing for an 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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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 17:04

Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switch

TechNewsom AI Order, RFK-Linked Group Offered Access for Payment, More

Bloomberg News Now highlights Governor Gavin Newsom’s artificial-intelligence order, a report that an RFK-linked group offered access in exchange for payment, and other top stories from the day.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-18 15:35

Newsom AI Order, RFK-Linked Group Offered Access for Payment, More

TechCalifornia Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order aimed at reining in artificial intelligence before it is too late. Newsom and other potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates have urged a more aggressive response to concerns about AI.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 15:02

California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’