California Moves Fast on AI Safety | Fresno News

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom is racing ahead of the federal government to regulate artificial intelligence, signing an executive order that mandates state agencies to rapidly develop AI safety guidelines—including emergency shutoff features—by 2027. With federal action lagging and public concern rising after alarming AI incidents, Newsom is rallying for urgent, thoughtful oversight, even as some politicians weaponize the issue for political gain. Experts will be convened to recommend concrete steps like mandatory incident reporting, kill switches, and independent audits, with a final report due by November 16. Newsom is clear: if Congress doesn’t move, California will lead the char...