As artificial intelligence reshapes the landscape of human labor and public safety, California Governor Gavin Newsom has moved to plant a flag at the intersection of protection and preparedness. Signing legislation to support entertainment workers facing AI-driven disruption while issuing an executive order mandating a built-in 'kill switch' for AI systems, Newsom is asserting that states need not wait for Washington to act. The moves reflect a deeper reckoning underway across democratic societies: how to welcome a transformative technology without surrendering the human capacity to govern it.
Newsom Signs AI Safety Bill, Establishes 'Kill Switch' Mandate for Hollywood Workers
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