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State Governors Tighten AI Safety Rules
US state leaders are increasingly intervening in the AI sector by mandating safety controls and regulating infrastructure. The latest development involves Virginia establishing an AI task force and tightening data center approvals, following California's executive order for an AI kill switch.
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Virginia governor orders AI task force, tightens data center approvals
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 22, creating a state AI task force to study workforce displacement, data‑privacy risks and how existing law can address AI harms. The…
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California governor Gavin Newsom issues executive order N-9-26 for AI kill switch
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N‑9‑26 on September 18, 2026, directing state agencies to accelerate the implementation of the state’s new independent AI oversight laws. The…
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Gavin NewsomDonald TrumpJosh ShapiroMark KellyCory BookerAbigail SpanbergerKathy HochulGreg AbbottChris Miller