Center for Democracy & Technology @cdt.org · 22/09/2026“At large, policy experts, incl. the CDT, have questioned the effectiveness of what they call ‘binary’ safety regulations, or checklist style proposals that focus on specific technical details." 112
Center for Democracy & Technology @cdt.org · 22/09/2026CDT’s Travis Hall: "We remain concerned that proposals for 'kill switches' will prove ineffective in reducing risk while introducing new security risks and serious potential for government abuse.”mashable.comIs an AI 'kill switch' a real thing?Newsom's new executive order pushes for an AI kill switch. Could it work? 111
Center for Democracy & Technology @cdt.org · 22/09/2026“Rather than a single technical solution, Hall explains that effective AI safety oversight needs to be ‘meaningful, independent, and ongoing,’ and expert panels should include a range of voices and expertise outside of technicians, including civil rights advocates.”mashable.comIs an AI 'kill switch' a real thing?Newsom's new executive order pushes for an AI kill switch. Could it work? 100
