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California governor wants to implement a kill switch for frontier AI models

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Engadget
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What happened

Newsom's executive order calls for an expert panel to develop new AI safety measures.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

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