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

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Gavin Newsom and other 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls have called for a more aggressive approach to addressing AI fears.

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  • Gavin Newsom and other 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls have called for a more aggressive approach to addressing AI fears.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:02:50 UTC.

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