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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 Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws intended to protect the state's workers from threats posed by artificial intelligence. Newsom also criticized Donald Trump for not passing comprehensive federal AI regulations.
Why it matters: The laws introduce state-level worker protections around AI while federal AI regulation remains unpassed.
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California enacts laws regulating AI use in employment decisions
California's new law bans companies from relying on AI to fire workers
Engadget AI · 30 Sept 2026, 19:45
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“Democratic governor sharply critical of Donald Trump for not passing comprehensive federal AI regulations Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws on Wednesday aimed at protecting California workers from the threats of artificial intelligence , including potential…”
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