California Advances Narrowed Bill Restricting AI Use To Manage Workers

California lawmakers are advancing a narrowed, labor-backed bill to bar employers from relying on automated decision-making systems (ADS) to make certain employment decisions -- including those aimed at aiding worker safety -- without human oversight, despite ongoing opposition by employer and tech organizations. “We’ve narrowed the scope of the bill, so it applies only to discipline or termination decisions. These changes will make the bill more focused and workable while keeping strong protections in place,” said Sen. Jerry McNerney (D),...