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AI fired an S.F. store employee. Will California crack down on 'robobosses'?

California lawmakers are considering a bill to regulate AI-driven workplace decisions after an AI system fired a San Francisco store employee, a case that has spotlighted the growing use of 'robobosses' in hiring and firing. The proposed legislation would require employers to notify workers when AI is used in employment decisions and provide avenues for human review. Supporters argue the measure is needed to prevent algorithmic bias and unfair terminations, while business groups warn it could burden employers.

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