California’s new laws target workers’ biggest fear of AI taking their jobs

The Guardian reports: As the federal government goes hands-off on AI, California is taking the reins to address workers’ biggest fears.

The state, which is home to many AI companies, is one of the first to roll out workplace regulations targeting the technology California’s laws aimed at protecting workers from the impacts of artificial intelligence could pave the way for broader workplace safeguards across the US as calls for regulating the technology mount.

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include California, AI and Gavin Newsom.

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Location

United States · Americas

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The Guardian

First reported

3 Oct 2026, 19:30 IST

Key names

California, AI, Gavin Newsom

Section

Technology

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