California Unions Call on Governor Newsom for Artificial Intelligence Legislation
California labor union leaders have requested the signing of nine bills drafted against the threats posed by artificial intelligence in workplaces.
Union representatives and workers in California called on Governor Gavin Newsom to approve nine new bills against the negative impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce.
AI Warning from Unions
Gathering in San Francisco ahead of Labor Day celebrations, union leaders drew attention to the major dangers that artificial intelligence poses to human labor.
Urgent regulation was demanded against algorithm-based decisions, increased surveillance, and the risk of job loss in workplaces.
Problems Experienced by Workers
Healthcare worker Nicolle Pillion stated that emotion-recognition software used in the hospital constantly monitors them and that this technology is unsettling.
Scope of the Bills
Lorena Gonzalez, President of the California Labor Federation, emphasized that the prepared measures aim to prevent non-human entities from laying off workers.
Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto the legislation in question.