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California Orders Work on Frontier AI Emergency Shutoff and Independent Oversight
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California Orders Work on Frontier AI Emergency Shutoff and Independent Oversight

Shane Watson · September 20, 2026

California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered work on frontier AI emergency shutoffs and independent safety oversight. The order does not create an immediate mandate.

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