New York Times: This month, President Trump warned states not to get involved in regulating artificial intelligence. In a set of policy guidelines, the White House said a “patchwork of conflicting state laws would undermine American innovation and our ability to lead in the global A.I. race.”
But on Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a Democrat, defied Mr. Trump by issuing an executive order that requires safety and privacy guardrails for A.I. companies contracting with the state. He also said he would fight to preserve California’s laws that provide safeguards against A.I.-related catastrophic harms, scams and risks for children…