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  "id": 11064392,
  "title": "California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-laws-to-protect-workers-from-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-01T00:03:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
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    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261001/p2g/00m/0in/010000c"
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  "account": "California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new laws on Wednesday aimed at safeguarding workers from the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The legislation bans employers from using AI to gauge employees' emotional states through biometric data, mandates written notices to staff if AI triggers mass layoffs, and prohibits using AI to decide on employee terminations. Newsom emphasized that AI should foster opportunities, not harm workers and families. In contrast, his stance on federal AI regulations contrasts with President Donald Trump's voluntary accord among tech leaders and his warning about AI's risks. Newsom, who is set to leave office in January, has been actively signing bills to address various issues, including a tax credit program for local news organizations and a proposal to raise taxes on billionaires, which he opposes. The governor also addressed the upcoming midterm elections, expressing concern over Congress control and hinted at his future political aspirations.",
  "summary": "SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial intelligence,",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-laws-to-protect-workers-from-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-30T22:48:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-laws-to-protect-workers-from-ai-11059391",
        "published": "2026-09-30T23:33:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CNBC Technology",
        "title": "California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/california-gov-gavin-newsom-bans-ai-robo-bosses-in-landmark-state-law",
        "published": "2026-09-30T23:50:01.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect California workers from AI threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/gavin-newsom-signs-laws-to-protect-california-workers-from-ai-threat",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:17:56.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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