California Governor Gavin Newsom orders AI safety group to propose 'kill switch'
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Friday to accelerate AI oversight in the state.
- He ordered a working group to propose safety measures within two months, including an AI "kill switch."
- Newsom criticised Trump and Congress for "failing to lead," saying California would act with urgency instead.
- Trump dismissed AI slowdown calls, saying existing regulatory powers suffice and new guardrails could hurt US leadership.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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