Newsom's Final Months: A Failed Deal and Regulating AI
Summary
Host Marisa Lagos and KQED’s Guy Marerati discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom’s failed wildfire liability deal with PG&E and his upcoming campaign in South Carolina. They analyze the political fallout, including PG&E’s stock drop and delayed safety work, as Newsom faces a September deadline for bills regulating AI and social media. The episode explores how Newsom navigates his Silicon Valley ties while addressing growing public backlash against tech, setting the stage for his potential presidential run.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
Episode overview: Wildfire liability and AI bills
Why the wildfire liability deal fell apart
PG&E stock drop and safety work delays
The trade-off: Ratepayers vs. insurance companies
Political fallout for Governor Newsom and future leaders
Sponsor break
Overview of AI and social media bills on Newsom's desk
Newsom's relationship with Silicon Valley and presidential run
Personal ties and OpenAI's influence on legislation
Shifting politics on data centers and AI regulation
Social media safety bills and the Meta settlement
Gov. candidate Steve Hilton's stance on tech and AI
Balancing state regulation with federal policy arguments
Outro and school board voter guide plug
Sponsor: San Francisco International Airport
Sponsor: Landmark College
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