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The Lever · WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Governor Newsom Vetoed the Bill Requiring Human Override of AI Safety Systems

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The kill switch required a human to operate it. The veto was operated by a human. The distinction between these two facts has not been entered into any record Adequate has located. Everything is under control. Control is what we are calling this now.
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