the robot fires you, then a human has to sign off on it like a permission slip

California bans AI 'robo bosses' from firing workers without human sign-off

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act, on Thursday, requiring employers to have a human reviewer corroborate any AI-driven termination or discipline decision. Workers must also receive written notice that AI was primarily used, a description of the data involved, and a human contact for explanation. The bill, authored by Democratic State Senator Jerry McNerney and backed by the California Federation of Labor, follows a previous veto by Newsom and similar stalled efforts in New York, Louisiana, and New Jersey.

Source: California bans AI 'robo bosses' from firing workers without human sign-off — CNBC

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