California Gov. Gavin Newsom has stated that he does not believe artificial intelligence will lead to an apocalypse for humanity, but instead aims to shape the future of tech through regulation. His comments were part of a wide-ranging conversation with Axios. Newsom, a potential presidential contender in 2028, rejected the notion that he and former Vice President Harris don't like each other, but acknowledged her recent criticism of him in her book. He also defended former President Obama and called Elon Musk a "great disappointment" for pivoting towards robotics. The Democratic Party and its allies are in an internal battle over AI ahead of 2028.