California orders AI safety audits and emergency shutdown planning

DIGITIMESSeptember 21, 2026en

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to speed third-party AI safety oversight and independent audits, as the state moved to tighten protections in the absence of federal regulation. The order, reported by CNBC and the California Governor's Office, aimed to strengthen California's AI rules and set a standard for the country.

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