Gov. Newsom introduces new initiative to help California's workforce stay on cutting edge of AI
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom shared details about a new initiative to help California students and workers stay on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.
Newsom's office says it will be a joint effort between tech companies and educators.
VIDEO: Newsom introduces new California AI initiative
In a statement, Newsom said: "California is the home of innovation and technology that is driving the nation's economic growth -- including the emerging AI industry. As Donald Trump chooses to take our nation back to the past by dismantling laws protecting public safety, California will continue to lead the way with smart and effective policymaking. I thank the experts and academics who responded to my call for this important report to help ensure that, as we move forward to help nurture AI technology, we do so with the safety of Californians at the top of mind."
The goal is to create an AI-ready workforce.
According to the "California Report on Frontier AI Policy," the state is home to 32 of the 50 top AI companies worldwide.
ABC7's Monica Madden explains the details in the player above.
