California Governor Orders AI Experts to Draft Frontier Model Safety Rules Within Two Months

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on September 18, 2026, directing state experts to develop recommendations for strengthening AI safety regulations, including potential requirements for frontier model developers to implement emergency shutoff systems. The order convenes a group of world-leading AI experts to deliver a comprehensive guide within two months on reinforcing the state's AI safety and security framework, building on California's landmark 2025 frontier AI transparency law.