This is a procedural safeguard to stop AI from automatically firing humans
Expect more safeguards like this in more areas where AI is empowered with decision making and authority
AI is being trusted more and more, and is being more widely adopted and integrated
The incentive structures align for businesses to adopt — human labor is wildly expensive by comparison
If a business wants to effectively compete in a system of capitalism, it needs every edge
Human labor represents a huge portion of cost to a business
On paper, cost reduces margin, which reduces profit
Replace people, increase margin and profit
AI will continue to improve, shareholders will demand better returns, and more AI will be in more positions of authority over humans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto
California enacted a law barring employers from using AI systems alone to fire workers, the first such state rule, setting a precedent for how algorithmic management is regulated.