California Gov. Newsom signs executive order to prepare workforce for AI disruption

Source Domain: statescoop.com

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to prepare for the economic disruption associated with widespread artificial intelligence adoption, emphasizing proactive governance.
The order mandates state agencies to study labor market shifts due to AI, including potential layoffs, hiring changes, and skills gaps, and to propose updates to California’s WARN Act if needed.
It represents part of California’s broader efforts to balance AI innovation with oversight and transparency, including new procurement and certification standards for AI vendors.
The state has launched Engaged California, a platform for residents to provide feedback on AI’s effects on workers, government services, and the economy.
California is a global leader in AI, housing 32 of the 50 top generative AI companies and a significant portion of the emerging technology’s patents and conference papers.
The state is actively integrating AI tools across government, including AI chatbots for state employees.
Newsom emphasizes a need to “reimagine the entire system” to ensure readiness for future impacts of AI, starting proactive measures in the state.

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