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The Neuron·2d agoCalifornia considers law to prevent artificial intelligence from firing workers
Lawmakers in California introduced a bill requiring human approval before an automated system can discipline or terminate employees. The proposal follows an incident at a San Francisco store where an automated manager recommended firing a worker based on attendance rules it had generated and forgotten.
AI Daily Brief·5d agoLabor groups defend digital facility growth to protect construction employment
Trade unions are organizing against proposed construction bans, emphasizing the skilled labor opportunities and high wages provided by large-scale building projects. Organizations such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers argue that halting development harms union workers and stifles local job creation.