Gavin Newsom signs an EO mandating state agencies work with the AI industry and others to study subsidies for companies that don't replace workers with AI
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies to deal with potential mass job displacement from artificial intelligence.
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I just signed a first-of-its-kind executive order to empower workers impacted by AI. California will pursue new policies that make sure working Californians — not just Big Tech — benefit from the wealth and breakthroughs coming out of this space.
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Unregulated AI threatens millions of Californians' jobs. My AI plan guarantees a job for anyone this technology displaces — and taxes Big Tech so every Californian owns a piece of what this state built. I applaud Governor Newsom's bold call to action. https://www.nytimes.com/...
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Gov Newsom is signing a 1st-in-the-nation executive order to confront the economic impacts of AI on workers & small businesses, support workers in sectors impacted by AI transition, & pursue new policies that ensure Californians benefit from the wealth-generating opportunities of…
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Gov. Newsom issued an executive order today calling for “a review of policies and practices that provide [AI-] displaced workers with a safety net, including severance and other forms of compensation such as stock or other forms of equity.” www.gov.ca.gov/2026/05/21/g...
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