Calif. Governor Signs Order to Prepare Workforce for AI Disr…

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to prepare for economic and labor disruptions caused by advanced artificial intelligence.
The directive consolidates labor experts and economists to analyze workforce displacement and create policies for financial gains from AI productivity.
The state plans to offer various support measures including updated severance standards, employment insurance, and transition assistance for displaced workers.
There will be enhanced tracking of hiring and payroll trends, and a dashboard to show AI’s impact across various sectors, as well as a report on potential labor disruptions in tech-heavy California.
Newsom stated that California will lead in innovation and rethinking the future workforce system, emphasizing proactive measures over waiting for disruptions.

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