Careful not to stifle innovation, Newsom hesitates on major tech bills SAN FRANCISCO —
Backstage at one of the largest artificial intelligence conferences in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom listened to two leaders in the field debate opposite views of a high-profile bill on his desk to protect Californians from the technology.
“Honestly, I take advantage of opportunities like this,” Newsom said recounting the exchange later during an interview at the Salesforce...