California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order mandating independent auditors within AI laboratories and the implementation of kill switches for AI models, according to The Decoder.
An expert panel has been given two months to provide recommendations on these new regulations. Newsom highlighted that there is currently no federal law requiring AI companies to report dangerous incidents, underscoring the need for state-level oversight.
This move signals growing regulatory scrutiny over AI technology, which could influence compliance standards for AI firms globally, including those operating in Japan’s fast-evolving tech and financial sectors.