'We cannot wait': Governor Kotek issues AI safety executive order

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order on Wednesday to establish and advance artificial intelligence safeguards. The directive aims to provide safety standards for AI use within the state.
Ore. Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order to provide and advance AI safeguards in the state on Wednesday.
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