California Gov. Gavin Newsom killed the “kill switch” on artificial intelligence (AI) Sunday (Sept. 29), vetoing a bill that would have introduced safety testing requirements for AI companies developing models that cost more than $100 million or those using substantial computing power. The bill also...
In a pivotal moment for data privacy and child protection, California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently made two contrasting decisions that highlight the complexities and competing interests in the realm of digital regulation. While he vetoed a privacy bill aimed at empowering consumers, he approved legislation...
Californians will be able to choose a blockchain-based delivery of vital records due to a new law making the technology an integral part of state recordkeeping. The state has been looking over numerous cryptocurrency proposals. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has vetoed a crypto licensing and...
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday (Sept. 23) that would have required crypto financial services businesses to have a special license to operate. Newsom said the Digital Financial Assets Law, which was passed by the state assembly and senate last month, would be...
October 01, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of California’s artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill has triggered a heated debate about the future of AI regulation, its impact on innovation, and the prospects for federal action. The decision, framed as a step toward more “workable guardrails,” has drawn mixed reactions from industry leaders, policymakers and experts. The veto […]
September 06, 2022
On Monday (Sept. 5), California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Bill AB-257, which will set higher wage requirements for fast food workers as well as enact standards related to...
September 29, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom killed the “kill switch” on artificial intelligence (AI) Sunday (Sept. 29), vetoing a bill that would have introduced safety testing requirements for AI companies developing models that cost more than $100 million or those using substantial computing power. The bill also would have mandated that AI developers in California establish fail-safe […]
September 29, 2022
Californians will be able to choose a blockchain-based delivery of vital records due to a new law making the technology an integral part of state recordkeeping. The state has been...
September 25, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday (Sept. 23) that would have required crypto financial services businesses to have a special license to operate. Newsom said the Digital Financial...
May 10, 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $100 billion stimulus plan to triple the state’s direct cash assistance program and reach around two-thirds of the state’s residents, Wall Street Journal...
