California bans AI systems from firing workers in landmark law

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 02:31 · Archive

California has become the first US state to ban employers from using AI to decide to fire workers.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed laws protecting workers from artificial intelligence, including banning employers from using AI to decide to fire someone. The laws also require employers to send written notice to workers if AI is responsible for mass layoffs and ban using biometric data to predict a worker's emotional state.

How it is being reported

• Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect California workers from AI threatGuardian Technology · 1 Oct, 01:17
• California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier vetoCNBC · 1 Oct, 00:50

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