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California's new law bans companies from relying on AI to fire workers.

Engadget AIIndependent reporting·
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 'No Robo Bosses Act' and new laws regulating how companies use AI to make job cut decisions or monitor employees.

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California enacted new laws regulating how companies use AI to make job cut decisions or monitor employees.

Why it matters: It restricts companies from relying on AI when firing workers in California.

Written by AI from Engadget AI's published text.

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California enacts laws regulating AI use in employment decisions

Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect California workers from AI threat
Guardian AI · 01 Oct 2026, 00:17

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“California enacts new laws aimed at companies using AI to initiate job cuts or monitor employees.”
Engadget AI, 30 Sept 2026, 19:45.

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