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Published September 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET · Updated October 1, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET

Newsom signs order on California agencies' use of the term 'artificial intelligence'

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by American Spectator. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an order declaring that state agencies use the term artificial intelligence. The move follows a Trump order directing agencies to drop the term AI in favor of super intelligence.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when American Spectator reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 12 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 12 hr ago
Gavin Newsom Takes the Bait, Signs Order Declaring California Agencies Use the Term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ ↗
American Spectator 1 d ago
Trump Orders Agencies to Drop ‘AI’ for ‘Super Intelligence’ ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 30, 10:04 PM ET
1 d ago
American Spectator
Trump Orders Agencies to Drop ‘AI’ for ‘Super Intelligence’ ↗
Oct 1, 9:30 AM ET
12 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Gavin Newsom Takes the Bait, Signs Order Declaring California Agencies Use the Term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ ↗
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