# California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/california-gov-gavin-newsom-bans-ai-robo-bosses-in-landmark-7hxe>
> Published: 2026-09-30 23:38:42+00:00

# California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto

Source: 

[CNBC Technology](https://www.cnbc.com/technology/)
California Governor Gavin Newsom has banned 'robo-bosses' from firing workers, the first U.S. state with such a law.

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