Under the signed executive order, it was announced that a panel of experts will prepare a new guide within two months to strengthen the state's AI safety laws.
According to a written statement from the Office of the Governor of California, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action against the potential risks that AI cases may pose. The executive order, implemented in the state that hosts leading firms in the AI sector, includes provisions for the independent auditing of companies developing AI technology and the acceleration of efforts to create an 'emergency kill switch' for the systems they produce.
Commenting on the process, Newsom criticized federal government policies, stating, "The federal government's high-level failure to establish meaningful oversight or accountability mechanisms for AI should concern every American, especially when executives of AI companies are begging for regulations to be introduced." Noting that the risks are at a level that cannot delay action, Newsom stated that they would accelerate audit efforts before it is too late.
'Slow down' proposal from industry executives
The executive order comes at a time when safety debates within the sector are ongoing. Dario Amodei, CEO of the US-based AI company Anthropic, emphasized the need for oversight in an article he published following the resignation of researcher Jacob Coxon, who cited the irresponsible management of the AI development process as his reason for leaving. Amodei warned that the rapid development of AI technology could make it difficult to understand and control systems, and suggested that this development be slowed down to allow for oversight.
Elon Musk supported Amodei's call, which pointed out that AI companies should set common safety standards. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also announced that he agreed with the proposal and that the company would take the same steps regarding independent evaluation.
Statements from the Trump and China fronts
On the other hand, US President Donald Trump claimed that there is a pathological conspiracy being waged against AI and data centers, suggesting that China is the only party satisfied with the process.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Ciakun, in a statement regarding these claims and global competition, assessed, "Stoking fears, confrontation, and cutthroat competition will only harm global AI governance, which is in no one's interest."
News Source: 12punto
