Gavin Newsom signs executive order to address AI job losses in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order aimed at addressing job losses due to artificial intelligence. The order mandates the development of new safety nets for displaced workers, including severance standards and retraining programs. It also calls for tracking AI-related employment trends and reviewing existing safety-net policies within specific timeframes.
- ▪The executive order was signed on May 21, 2026, following Meta's announcement of 8,000 job cuts.
- ▪It requires state agencies to create a public dashboard to track hiring and payroll trends related to AI within 90 days.
- ▪A comprehensive review of California's safety-net policies must be completed within 180 days to identify gaps in support for displaced workers.
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