An article summarized by Bloomberg:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order Friday aimed at developing additional guardrails for artificial intelligence as the technology rapidly expands across the state. The order creates a working group that will have two months to recommend measures to strengthen AI safety and security rules. Among the ideas being considered are requiring companies developing advanced “frontier” AI models to create a kill switch and having independent third parties develop safety plans.
The move comes amid growing concerns about the risks associated with increasingly powerful AI systems. AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic have faced increased scrutiny over safety, while California has continued expanding its AI regulatory framework. Earlier this month, Newsom signed legislation establishing independent AI assessments and third-party auditing requirements.
California is simultaneously promoting AI adoption, including through a partnership with Anthropic that makes its Claude tools available to state agencies. The new order therefore adds another layer to the state's broader approach of encouraging AI development while establishing rules around safety, security and accountability.
