California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential contender, signed an executive order Friday calling on the federal government to take a more active role in regulating artificial intelligence.
He said in a statement that the Trump administration has abdicated "its responsibility to protect Americans," as AI becomes more advanced and capable by the month.
Newsom's order recommends more stringent oversight on companies developing AI, while requiring those same firms to develop a "kill switch" for their frontier models in the event they go rogue.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an event held by the state Democratic Party at the Penn Center on Sept. 3, 2026, on St. Helena Island, South Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images / Getty Images)
"We're not waiting to act – we’re going to speed up our work on substantial and responsible AI oversight before it's too late. We’re going to do this thoughtfully but with urgent velocity; the stakes are too high to wait or delay action," Newsom said.
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