Gavin Newsom takes a populist turn on AI ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run
California Governor Gavin Newsom is shifting his stance on artificial intelligence as he prepares for a potential presidential run in 2028. He recently signed an executive order aimed at collaborating with various stakeholders to address the impact of AI on workers. This change reflects a broader political trend where both parties are increasingly concerned about the implications of AI technology.
- ▪Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to assess and offset AI's effects on California workers.
- ▪He has historically aligned with tech interests but is now leaning towards a more populist approach.
- ▪Concerns about AI's impact on jobs and safety are uniting both political parties.
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Artificial intelligenceGavin Newsom takes a populist turn on AI ahead of a possible 2028 presidential runAI is becoming a dominant political issue, with many on the right and the left coalescing around concerns about the rapid growth of the industry.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed an executive order requiring state agencies to work with industry groups, academics and organized labor to develop plans for assessing and offsetting AI’s effects on workers in the state.Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 1:25 PM EDTBy Jonathan AllenFor years, California Gov.
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