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Newsom issues AI safety executive order as 2028 Democrats seize on issue

California's governor and other potential 2028 candidates are staking out positions on AI regulation amid Washington gridlock.

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What to know

  • Newsom issued an AI safety executive order Friday, positioning himself on a key issue as 2028 Democrats differentiate ahead of the presidential race.
  • Multiple Democratic candidates with national profiles are staking out AI safety positions this week while federal regulation remains stalled.
  • AI has emerged as a distinguishing issue for the 2028 presidential cycle, with candidates eager to show clear positions.

“Democrats with national profiles this week are seizing on AI alarm, making their positions clear and Newsom – despite some deference shown to other 2028 contender Kamala Harris – wasn't going to sit this one out.”

Maria Curi, Reporter · Axios ↗ · Sep 17

Gavin NewsomGavin Newsom California Governor, presumptive 2028 presidential candidateJ.B. Pritzker Potential 2028 Democratic candidateKamala HarrisKamala Harris Potential 2028 Democratic contender

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    Newsom issues executive order on AI safety

    California Governor Gavin Newsom released an executive order addressing two major topics of debate on AI regulation. The move comes as Washington remains gridlocked on the issue.

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    Democrats position themselves on AI ahead of 2028

    Multiple Democrats with national profiles, including Newsom and fellow 2028 contender Pritzker, are making prominent statements on AI safety and regulation this week, seeking to establish clear positions distinct from other potential candidates.

    1. 1 outlet 2028 Democrats like Newsom and Pritzker lean in on AI safety as Washington stalls

      first by Axios, 7d ago