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California's Executive Order Requiring 'Kill Switch' for AI Models

加州要求AI模型具备‘kill switch’功能
California Governor's Office·Published 2026-09-18·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-09-22

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order mandating independent auditors within AI labs and a 'kill switch' for AI models, with an expert panel to deliver recommendations within two months.

What it means for you

  • Must equip AI models with 'kill switch' functionality and establish independent auditors; - Must collaborate with the expert panel to provide recommendations within two months; - Must comply with California's AI safety regulations, facing compliance risks otherwise.
  • What to do

    LegalLegal team develops internal policies to ensure AI models meet 'kill switch' requirements
    EngineeringEngineering team develops or integrates 'kill switch' technology into AI models
    ComplianceCompliance team collaborates with California's expert panel to provide required information and recommendations

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    2026-09-18Published

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