Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order To Address AI Disruption, But Donald Trump’s Own EO Is Delayed
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to address concerns about job displacement due to AI. This action coincides with the postponement of a similar executive order by former President Donald Trump. Newsom's order aims to provide support for displaced workers and modernize job training programs.
- ▪Gavin Newsom's executive order focuses on policies to assist workers affected by AI job displacement.
- ▪Trump's executive order, which was expected to evaluate AI model safety, has been delayed.
- ▪Public sentiment towards AI has become increasingly negative, with many Americans expressing concerns about its rapid development.
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Gavin Newsom Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Thursday designed to address fears of massive job displacement from AI. Newsom’s action came amid as President Donald Trump was preparing to sign his own executive order. But that ceremony has been postponed, Trump told reporters. A number of top tech executives were expected to attend the ceremony. Newsom’s order directs the state to examine policies to assist displaced workers, including severance standards, employment insurance and transition support. It also calls for better tracking of hiring and payroll trends, and calls for modernizing job training programs.
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