On 6 November 2025, Gavin Newsom vetoed California’s Senate Bill 1064, which would have required chatbot operators to disclose AI use and implement safeguards for minors. The move followed intense lobbying from major tech firms threatening relocation. Safety advocates say the veto shifts the AI-regulation debate into the ballot box, while industry views it as a win for innovation freedom. The decision highlights the tensions in AI governance between business and policy, raising questions for other states and global regulators.