AI safety fears; new series showcases live music on KPBS

On Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a new executive order to take action on artificial intelligence safety through a number of efforts, including an "AI kill switch."The effort comes amid growing concerns about the safety of AI and potential dangers for the future of humanity.We sit down with a panel of technology reporters about the latest in AI news and what it's like covering the industry today.Plus, a new series by SDSU college radio station KCR is coming to KPBS. "Basement Beats" highlights local talent through live performances and interviews. We talk with two of the producers behind the series.Guests:Stephen Council, senior tech reporter, Business InsiderChase DiFeliciantonio, AI and automation reporter, POLITICONitasha Tiku, tech culture reporter, The Washington PostKeyla Parra Gamiño, director of KCR's Basement Beats; KPBS student assistantSammi Thomas, KCR general managerKeep reading: Newsom signs executive order to explore new AI rules, consider 'kill switch'Newsom mulls a special session on AIPoll: Americans say there’s a serious risk of AI destroying humanityHow a fringe AI movement convinced Washington the end is nearHere's why it's so hard to keep AI agents from going rogueAI doom talk is everywhere. At a giant San Francisco tech conference, people have other worries about the tech.