Opinion: Scott Wiener was right about AI all along
The state senator’s early warnings about artificial intelligence look prophetic now — and it’s just one reason he should be headed to Washington.
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Peggy Duncan wants tackle mental health and AI in Coronado schools While Duncan and her husband, John — who currently serves as Mayor of Coronado... Peggy Duncan with her husband, Coronado Mayor John Duncan, and four...
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California governor calls for 'kill switch' for AI models - Chinadaily.com.cn California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday directing state agencies to advance plans for an AI "kill switch" that could...
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'This Week' Transcript 9-20-26: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker & House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise REP. TED LIEU, (D) CALIFORNIA: And yet you -- these A.I. models just going wild, going rogue, going out of control. And that's why Congress needs...
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Rep Issa calls for 'better brakes' over AI regulation - Yahoo Rep. Darrell Issa, R- Calif., joins 'Sunday Morning Futures' to discuss artificial intelligence development and proposals for congressional...
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Newsom Orders Formation of State AI Panel to Study 'Kill Switch' Options, Safety Issues On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new executive order intended to increase California's oversight on artificial intelligence development.
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Rep. Ro Khanna says "international agreement" on AI is needed with China - CBS News California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that when President Trump meets his Chinese counterpart Xi...
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Rep Issa calls for 'better brakes' over AI regulation | Fox News Video Rep. Darrell Issa, R- Calif., joins 'Sunday Morning Futures' to discuss the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the growing push for...
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Khanna calls for a government agency to oversee AI 'like the FDA' - The Hill Rep. Ro Khanna (D- Calif.) on Sunday said that the federal government should create a regulatory agency to oversee the development of artificial...
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Creating a Kill Switch to Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds Representative Ted Lieu, Democrat of California, and Representative... Mr. Lieu, one of only a few members of Congress to hold a computer...
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Asm. Bauer-Kahan Statement on Governor's AI Executive Order - Contra Costa News ... California's leadership in establishing meaningful safeguards for artificial intelligence.... Contra Costa News - News From Around Contra Costa County.
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Republican Lawmakers Question Big Tech's AI Doomsday Warnings As Regulation Debate... Jay Obernolte, R- Calif., chair of the House AI task force, urging urgency and warning of potential catastrophe if Congress waits too long. “The...
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Gov. Newsom signs executive order for AI 'kill switch' amid apocalyptic warnings - 10News.com California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order asking AI researchers to speed up cybersecurity efforts and develop a "kill switch" in...
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Gov Gavin Newsom advances AI 'kill switch' proposal | Fox Business Video The Claremont Institute American Military Project Director Will Thibeau discusses California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order advancing AI...
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Many in Congress want to rein in AI. They're split on whether to hurry. - Yahoo Rep. Jay Obernolte, a California Republican who has a graduate degree in AI, said he believes the kind of potentially dangerous AI technology...
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California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch' - Yahoo Finance UK California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'. AFP. Fri, 18 September 2026 at 11:22 am GMT-5 2 min read. California Governor Gavin...
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Newsom signs bill to help prepare Hollywood workers for AI - POLITICO The Hollywood Sign is seen. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed one of California's first laws squarely focused on Hollywood and AI. | Damian Dovarganes...
Newsom signs executive order to speed up CA AI oversight, including proposal for 'kill switch'
Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order aimed at accelerating California's oversight of artificial intelligence, directing experts to...
Newsom signs California AI order advancing 'kill switch' for advanced models - YouTube
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order accelerating California's AI oversight, including work toward an emergency “kill switch” for advanced...
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He's Congress ' top AI expert. Is Jay Obernolte of Hesperia worried about artificial intelligence? Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, chaired the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in 2024.
