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California senator reintroduces No Robo Bosses Act after last year's veto

( February 2, 2026, 20:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: California State Senator Jerry McNerney has introduced the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 (SB 947), a bill that would require human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to prevent abuses. It's a reboot of similar legislation that passed the state legislature last year, but was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. McNerney said the latest version addresses the governor's concerns. “SB 947 establishes commonsense guardrails to ensure that California businesses are not relying on robo bosses to fire or discipline workers," McNerney said. "AI must remain a tool controlled by humans, not the other way around.”Press release follows in full: ...

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