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California sets its own AI rules for state contractors, pushing back against federal policy

California just went rogue on AI policy. While Washington debates, Newsom is forcing every state contractor to implement AI safeguards.

Reporting by The Decoder 1 min brief
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This creates a patchwork of AI compliance requirements that companies must navigate, potentially forcing national vendors to meet California's standards or lose access to the nation's largest state market.

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3 to know

  1. California requires AI safeguards for all state contractors

  2. Executive order signed Monday by Governor Newsom

  3. Policy pushes back against federal AI approach

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Publisher excerpt: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday requiring companies with state contracts to implement safeguards against AI misuse.
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