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Gavin Newsom plots ‘kill switch’ if AI gets out of control

2026-09-18

One event · 2 sidesAI-generated analysis

What every side reports

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order aimed at increasing oversight and safety measures for AI, which includes the possibility of a 'kill switch' for advanced AI models if the technology becomes uncontrollable.

Where the framing diverges

Both outlets report the same core fact of Newsom's executive order and the potential 'kill switch' provision, with minimal difference in framing. The left-leaning outlet presents it as a brief, neutral news item within a roundup of other stories, while the right-leaning outlet frames it with slightly more dramatic language, emphasizing the scenario of AI 'getting out of control.'

Coverage by side

Left

Presents the executive order as a routine safety measure to speed up AI oversight, mentioned briefly alongside other unrelated news items.

News Wrap: Newsom signs order for AI safety in California

PBS NewsHour · 2026-09-18 · AllSides: Lean Left · reviewed Jul 2025

In our news wrap Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that aims to speed up safety measures for AI, including a possible 'kill switch' for advanced models, President Trump announced that all 50 states will participate in a new Medicaid drug pricing program and Russians are…

Framing analysis generated by claude-sonnet-5. It describes how coverage differs, not who is correct.

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