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California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto

California Governor Gavin Newsom has banned 'robo-bosses' from firing workers, the first U.S. state with such a law.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has banned 'robo-bosses' from firing workers, the first U.S. state with such a law.
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