2028 Democrats like Newsom and Pritzker lean in on AI safety as Washington stalls
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a presumptive presidential candidate, is getting louder on AI, releasing an executive order amid the Washington stalemate. Why it matters: Democrats with national profiles this week are seizing on AI alarm, making their positions clear and Newsom – despite some deference shown to other 2028 contender Kamala Harris – wasn't going to sit this one out. Driving the news: Newsom on Friday issued an executive order tackling two major topics of debate inside the beltway t…

