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by evil-olive 20 days ago
direct link to the executive order (pdf): https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5.21.26-AI...

3 pages of "whereas, " preamble, then:

> 1. Within 90 days of the issuance of this Order, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency ... shall provide to the Governor a review of ...

> 2. Within 180 days of the issuance of this Order, LWDA shall review and provide to the Governor recommendations ...

> 3. Within 180 days of the issuance of this Order, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency shall:

> a. Submit to the Governor a review ...

> b. Submit to the Governor a workplan ...

> c. In coordination with ... identify, promote and enhance service opportunities ...

> d. In coordination with ... submit to the Governor recommendations ...

and so on.

he's not actually doing anything. he's appointing committees who will form working groups which will study the process of making recommendations.

his 2028 presidential campaign wants to be able to say he "took leadership" on AI. leading...in what direction? don't worry about that.