California Governor Newsom signs executive order to explore AI rules, including 'kill switch'

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to study potential AI regulations, including the feasibility of a 'kill switch' for advanced systems. The move responds to growing national concerns about existential risks from AI, though specific regulatory measures remain undefined. This signals a potential shift toward more proactive state-level AI oversight, which could influence broader U.S. policy.