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Governor Newsom issues executive order to accelerate independent oversight and advance the creation of an AI kill switch
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) issued an executive order to dramatically accelerate the implementation of new third-party oversight of safety and security risks in AI systems, as well as independent audits. The executive order convenes a group of world-leading experts to provide, within two months, a guide for California to reinforce and strengthen its AI safety and security laws.
Governor Newsom signs the strongest child safety chatbot and social media laws in the nation
Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark bipartisan legislation strengthening California’s nation-leading protections for children online and when using artificial intelligence (AI). The new laws strengthen safeguards for companion chatbots, prohibit social media platforms from offering addictive features to users under 16, and expand privacy protections for children. The bills will protect children by:
Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation AI safeguards
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed two bills (Senate Bill 813 and Assembly Bill 1405) strengthening California’s AI safeguards by establishing first-in-the-nation standards for third-party audits and independent assessments of AI systems—increasing transparency and accountability as the technology rapidly advances. The Governor signed Senate Bill 813, authored by Senator Jerry McNerney (D – Pleasanton), which establishes a first-in-the-nation framework for independent verification organizations that can assess AI systems and models for compliance with state law.
Governor Newsom announces new AI cyber defense program to protect California’s critical infrastructure
Strengthening California’s defenses against emerging artificial intelligence-enabled cyber threats, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a first-in-the-nation initiative to protect state assets and critical infrastructure while advancing responsible AI innovation.
Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to prepare workers and businesses for potential AI disruption
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) issued an executive order (EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-26) directing California to prepare workers, small businesses, and communities for the economic disruption that artificial intelligence will bring to the workforce. The order mobilizes state agencies, labor experts, economists, universities, and industry leaders to develop new policies, gather data, and identify early warning signs of workforce disruption—while ensuring workers share in the gains created by AI-driven productivity.
Governor Newsom turns on largest public broadband network, California connects first rural community to internet
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced a major milestone in California’s effort to close the digital divide: the state has officially turned on the nation’s largest open-access, public broadband network—and connected its first community. The Bishop Paiute Tribe is now the first customer of California’s Middle-Mile Broadband Network, bring
As Trump rolls back protections, Governor Newsom signs first-of-its-kind executive order to strengthen AI protections and responsible use
Gov Gavin Newsom (D-CA) issued an executive order to strengthen California’s procurement processes and raise the bar for artificial intelligence companies seeking to do business with the state.
Governor Newsom announces first-in-the-nation privacy tool allowing Californians to block the sale of their data
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and the California Privacy Protection Agency are unveiling a new tool that enables Californians to easily opt out of the sale of their information by data brokers. As of January 1, 2026, Californians can submit a single deletion request to registered data brokers through the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP). DROP quickly verifies the user’s California residency and then transmits the deletion request to the data brokers.