California revamps AI protections for workers in flurry of bill signings

September 30, 2026 · 2:00 pm 4 sources

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• California revamps AI protections for workers in flurry of bill signings
  HR Dive · October 1, 2026 21:17
  Gov. Gavin Newsom said the laws aim to create a “nation-leading framework” for protecting workers and consumers.