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California Governor Signs No Robo Bosses Act, Restricting AI-Only Firings

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the No Robo Bosses Act, a landmark state law that prohibits employers from relying solely on artificial intelligence to fire or discipline workers. The law, reported by CNBC, applies to all employers in California and takes effect immediately upon signing.

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    California Governor Gavin Newsom signs the No Robo Bosses Act, which prevents employers in the state from relying solely on AI to fire or discipline workers (Paxton Honerkamp/CNBC)

    Paxton Honerkamp / CNBC : California Governor Gavin Newsom signs the No Robo Bosses Act, which prevents employers in the state from relying solely on AI to fire or discipline workers — California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark AI law banning Golden State employers from relying solely on artificial intelligence to fire or discipline workers.

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