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Newsom signs landmark law, but other statewide regulations will impact California employers.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom made headlines Monday, signing landmark legislation into law to govern the development of frontier AI technology and mitigate risk. But the Golden State this week also began enforcing new AI regulations related to automated decision making systems (ADS) for all employers in the state.

Newsom signed the Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, a first-of-its-kind law that oversees the development of major AI technology systems, requiring companies like OpenAI and Anthropic to disclose their safety measures and report any risks associated with their tech.

The measure also strengthens whistleblower protections for workers at these companies against retaliation for flagging issues of potential or apparent risk.

“California has proven that we can establish regulations to protect our communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive. This legislation strikes that balance,” the governor said in a statement about the new law.

But wait, there’s more. While the signature new law in California doesn’t touch on the work of HR pros like yourself, other regs do. The new law isn’t the only major AI regulation in the state addressing the burgeoning technology as it’s deployed in homes and businesses across Cali and the rest of the country.

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