California Governor Gavin Newsom signs executive order to address AI job displacement
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to tackle job displacement caused by artificial intelligence. The order mandates state agencies to develop recommendations on severance standards and worker ownership models within 180 days. This initiative comes as California is home to a significant number of leading AI companies, highlighting the state's proactive approach to AI policy.
- ▪Governor Newsom's executive order aims to address workforce disruption from AI.
- ▪State agencies have 180 days to provide recommendations on severance standards and worker ownership models.
- ▪California is home to 33 of the world's top 50 private AI companies.
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