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.
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