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California's AI Workplace Rules: A Human Must Check the Decision
If a computer recommends firing someone, who checks the decision? In this October 3 episode, Dr. Mike examines California's new AI workplace protections and what meaningful human oversight could look like. Today's coverage examines laws signed September 30, not a signing today. The central automated discipline rule becomes operative July 1, 2027. These are specific California protections, not a nationwide ban on workplace AI. TAKEAWAYS - Employers cannot rely solely on automated systems for covered discipline or termination. Primarily algorithm-based decisions need human corroboration. -…
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