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Artificial Intelligence

Oregon AG Rayfield urges Congress to set safety rules for artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

Oregon AG Rayfield urges Congress to set safety rules for artificial intelligence

SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on Congress to pass rules for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.

Friday, Sep 25, 2026

'Kill switch'? Governor Kotek issues executive order to advance AI safety, oversight
Oregon

'Kill switch'? Governor Kotek issues executive order to advance AI safety, oversight

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order Wednesday entitled "Establishing Responsible Artificial Intelligence Procurement Standards for State Government." The governor's office said the goal is to "advance new safeguards and oversight on frontier AI models, in light of the federal government’s inaction to adequately consider the safety of Americans."

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026