California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to tighten AI safety rules before leaving office in January

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he plans to implement artificial intelligence safety measures before leaving office in January, following the November elections. Newsom told Politico he is considering a special legislative session, executive action, or using existing state agency authority to address AI risks, though no specific path has been finalized. California has led AI regulation, including a 2024 transparency law requiring watermarks on AI content, mandatory safety protocol disclosures for major companies, and protections for artists' digital images against unauthorized AI use.


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