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Three bills would protect California workers from AI management, but will costs stand in the way?

  • The California Senate Appropriations Committee is considering Assembly Bill 1018, which mandates testing of automated systems affecting critical sectors and allows appeals against automated decisions within 30 days.
  • If passed, this bill could cost agencies hundreds of millions, raising concerns among tech companies and healthcare providers about financial burdens.
  • Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is committed to minimizing costs associated with the bill, asserting the necessity for worker notification of AI decision-making.
  • A survey by TechEquity indicates that most Californians are worried about AI, with 70% wanting government laws to ensure protections against harm.
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Three bills would protect California workers from AI management, but will costs stand in the way?

Several bills in the California Legislature would regulate how companies use AI to make employment decisions such as compensation, hiring, firing, or promotions, but they may be in jeopardy because of their associated costs.

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Cal Matters broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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