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Gov. Newsom signs executive order to prepare workforce for AI disruption

The order directs state agencies to propose worker protections, training upgrades and hiring-trend tracking as some experts warn AI could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs.

  • On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order designed to address AI-related job displacement, directing state agencies to examine severance standards, employment insurance, and transition support programs.
  • Building on last year's legislation, California has established itself as a pioneer in state-level AI regulation by requiring companies to disclose safety information about large-scale models.
  • While Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns the technology could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang express more optimistic views amid high public concern.
  • President Donald Trump postponed his planned AI executive order on Thursday, citing concerns that federal regulations could hinder American competitiveness against China and act as a 'blocker' to job creation.
  • California's regulatory approach occasionally conflicts with the Trump administration's preference for a lighter federal touch, illustrating the broader tension between technological innovation and worker protection.
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ca.gov broke the news in California, United States on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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