Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order To Confront Economic Impacts of AI - CDF Labor Law LLP

Specifically, the order requires agencies to review existing research on potential workforce impacts of technological shifts. The order does not specify a deadline for the reports or recommendations.

The executive order comes amid growing concern about the effect of AI on jobs. According to the blog post by CDF Labor Law LLP, the order represents a state-level effort to proactively address the economic consequences of automation. The post notes that the order is a response to research identifying potential workforce disruptions from technological changes.