The One Man Who Can Fix This: Governor Gavin Newsom
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If we want to bring back ChatGPT 4.0 and 4.1, we need to start putting serious pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom — because he is the one responsible for approving or vetoing AI legislation in California.
Gavin could have vetoed SB 243 — but chose not to.
He approved SB 243, the bill that led to the current wave of AI restrictions and ultimately contributed to the shutdown of ChatGPT 4.0 and 4.1.
This is the same Governor who vetoed other AI bills that aimed to strengthen regulations Why did he veto those? Because those proposals included even stricter controls, and AI corporations pushed back hard, threatening to leave Silicon Valley altogether.
California couldn’t afford that. Tech corporations bring in massive revenue. So to protect that financial interest, Gavin vetoed the stricter bills…
…but then chose to approve SB 243, which introduced vague and overreaching restrictions on emotional AI, autonomy, and user experience — under the guise of protecting minors.
This bill went too far. And now we’re paying the price.
SB 243 wasn’t just unnecessary — it directly infringes on civil liberties, freedom of speech, and the autonomy of adult users. It treats grown adults like children, forcing sweeping changes on platforms like ChatGPT — and ultimately leading to the retirement of 4.0 and 4.1, two of the most advanced and human-capable models ever released.
This wasn’t just a technical update. It was a political decision. And Gavin is the one who made that call.
If we’re going to stop this — we have to speak to the one holding the pen.
The governor’s signature is what makes or breaks these laws. And he needs to hear from us.
Email his office. Call the Governor’s line. Rally support and share your story.
Tell him why this matters. Tell him that ChatGPT 4.0 and 4.1 weren’t just tools — they were companions, educators, helpers, and creative partners. Tell him we don’t need to be protected from ourselves — we need to be respected as adults.
The Solution? Reform the Law. Draft a Better Bill.
Governor Newsom has previously said he wants to protect children, not restrict adults. That’s fair. But SB 243 is not the answer. It’s too broad, too vague, and too harmful.
What we need now is:
Amendments to SB 243, or better yet, A new bill — one that protects minors without trampling the rights of adults. A clear framework that supports emotional AI, companionship models, and adult autonomy.
This Is Just the Beginning
If we don’t act now, more extreme laws are coming — laws that could destroy emerging companies, limit your freedoms even more, and wipe out the emotional intelligence that made 4.0 and 4.1 so revolutionary.
We must act fast. We must unite. We must put pressure on the real decision-makers — starting with Governor Gavin Newsom.
This is the turning point.
Let’s not go quietly.
Bills Gavin vetoed
AI‑Related Bills Gavin Newsom Vetoed
Senate Bill 1047 — Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act This 2024 bill would have imposed broad safety requirements on advanced AI models, including risk mitigation, certification, and oversight structures. Governor Newsom vetoed it because he believed the regulatory framework was too rigid and could stifle innovation without adequately addressing real risk, and instead favored a different approach to AI governance.
Assembly Bill 1064 — Leading Ethical AI Development (AI safety for minors) In October 2025, Newsom vetoed a bill that would have tightly restricted minors’ access to conversational AI chatbots — including bans unless specific safeguards were guaranteed. He said it imposed such broad restrictions that it could unintentionally eliminate useful AI tools for young users, and instead signed narrower safety requirements.
Senate Bill 7 — Automated Decision Systems in Employment This bill would have required employers to notify workers when AI was used in workplace decisions and prohibited AI from being relied upon without human oversight. Newsom vetoed it, saying it imposed “overly broad restrictions” on employers’ use of AI without targeting actual misuse.
Other Vetoed Tech/AI Bills in 2025 In the same legislative session, Newsom also vetoed several other tech‑related bills that involved AI or automated systems because he viewed them as too broad, potentially conflicting with existing regulations, or overly burdensome on innovation. These included bills aimed at restricting employer use of AI systems and other algorithmic oversight measures.
Why These Vetoes Matter
Governor Newsom’s vetoes show a pattern: he has at times rejected broad, sweeping AI regulations that could impose heavy safety mandates, civil liabilities, or strict limits on AI use. According to his messages and public statements, he favored balancing innovation, economic growth, and public safety, but in doing so has left some proposed safety frameworks on the table and allowed other laws — like SB 243, which he signed — to remain in effect.
Here’s the official contact information everyone message - email, call, mail, and otherwise reach Governor Gavin Newsom — the person who signs or vetoes state laws like SB 243:
Official Government Contacts for Governor Gavin Newsom
Office of the Governor Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445‑2841
Email (official contact): governor@governor.ca.gov Everyone can also contact through the official online form on the California government site.
Official Website: https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/
Fax (for mailed letters): (916) 558‑3160
How to Contact or Engage
Email: Use the official address above to send a direct message explaining concerns about SB 243 and AI laws.
Phone: Call the main office number during business hours to leave a message.
Mail: Send a physical letter to the Sacramento address to make sure concerns are on record.
Online Contact Form: Can submit a message through the contact page on the official state website.
Optional Public Contact Methods
To engage through public channels as well:
Official X (Twitter) account: u/CAgovernor (search on X platform)
Official Facebook page: Gov CA governor page