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California's Governor Wants Worker Protections from AI. But FSF Thinks
California's Governor Wants Worker Protections from AI. But FSF Thinks Kill Switches are 'Dangerous Precedent'
TL;DRCalifornia passed AI worker protection laws, but free software advocates worry about dangerous precedent.
Why it matters: Sets template for state AI regulation while raising concerns about government control over technology.
The Guardian reports that California governor Gavin Newsom signed laws on Wednesday "aimed at protecting California workers from the threats of artificial intelligence , including potential job losses and workplace surveillance." The laws ban employers from using the technology…
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