Newsom reportedly orders review of emergency AI ‘kill switch’ requirements

@techamericaofcl reports that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a September 18 executive order directing state agencies to explore emergency shutdown requirements for advanced AI systems. The account says the Government Operations Agency must work with emergency management officials and outside experts to develop recommendations within two months. Potential requirements include independent safety evaluations, third-party verification of risk assessments and regular testing of shutdown mechanisms. The order initiates a review, the account says, rather than making AI kill switches mandatory.