California Governor Newsom Orders Review of Tougher AI Safety Rules, Including Kill Switches
Summary
- California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a review of stricter safety regulations for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including the introduction of emergency shutdown mechanisms.
- Through an executive order, Newsom created an expert group and gave it 60 days to prepare measures to strengthen AI safety and security rules.
- California plans to consider whether to introduce additional AI safety regulations based on the experts' recommendations.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered a review of stricter safety regulations for advanced artificial intelligence systems, including the introduction of emergency shutdown mechanisms.
Cointelegraph reported on September 18 that Newsom, through an executive order, directed the creation of an expert group and gave it 60 days to prepare measures to strengthen AI safety and security rules.
The review will include emergency shutdown mechanisms for advanced AI models, regular safety testing by independent bodies, and external verification of AI companies' safety systems and risk assessments.
The executive order does not immediately impose new regulations. Instead, it starts a process to examine specific institutional improvements. California plans to consider whether to introduce additional AI safety regulations based on the experts' recommendations.
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