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Newsom signs California law limiting AI in hiring decisions
Original: Newsom signs law barring sole use of AI in hiring, firing decisions https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/01 /califor
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring employers in the state from relying solely on artificial intelligence to make hiring or firing decisions. The measure requires human involvement in significant employment decisions, positioning California among the states setting limits on workplace AI use as debate grows over algorithmic management of workers.
Why now: California is enacting new restraints on employer use of AI, a fast-growing concern for workers and businesses.
Evidence
- Newsom signs law barring sole use of AI in hiring, firing decisions https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/01 /california-artificial-intelligence/5411790881596/ California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning employers in the state from solely using artificial… · MillMessenger@journa.host · 2
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