Governor's Office
The governor has already taken several actions regulating AI. The most recent one pushes forward on state development of independent AI auditors and asks the Government Operations Agency to give recommendations on how to require companies to create a “kill switch” for frontier models.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is once again directing agencies to take action on artificial intelligence, this time focused on bolstering cybersecurity and adding new leadership to agency ranks.
Amy Tong, whose three-decade career with the state involved leadership at several agencies, will now lead the government affairs firm's new practice dedicated to AI and emerging technology from its Sacramento office. Tong also joined the Center for Digital Government as a senior fellow.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has once again signed an executive order on artificial intelligence, this time related to mitigating workforce disruptions and other key areas.
In yet another loop in the state's budgetary thrill ride, Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a budget that he calculates will avoid deficits into the 2028 cycle. Higher-than-expected revenues helped gird the spending plan.
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed a new executive order aimed at changes to how the state procures generative AI technology and the expectations the administration has for suppliers of the technology.
Amy Tong, whose impressive career in California government spans three decades, announced late Thursday that she is leaving her latest role as a senior counselor to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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At a recent Industry Insider — California briefing, the senior counselor to the governor spoke about several events and initiatives underway and approaching, many of which revolve around the administration's push for operational efficiency across state agencies.
Tong, the state's former CIO and current senior counselor to the governor, spoke to Industry Insider — California members on Monday about navigating the administration's priorities between now and Gavin Newsom's exit from office in 2027.
Upcoming Events
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October 13, 2026 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM PT | Virtual
