The Verge
Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switch
Friday, September 18, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday directing the state to convene a group of experts to deliver recommendations within two months on AI oversight mechanisms. The order includes consideration of a potential shutdown mechanism for advanced AI models. The specifics of the recommendations and any resulting policy changes remain pending the expert panel's findings.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/policy/997516/california-governor-newsom-ai-kill-switch
