California Enacts Dual AI Regulations for Models and Employment
New rules governing AI in hiring took effect Oct. 1, the same day Gov. Newsom announced he signed a landmark AI safety law.
A Two-Pronged Governance Framework
California solidified its role as the de facto AI regulator in the United States on Oct. 1, 2025, with two significant actions creating a two-pronged governance framework. The state is now targeting both the development of the most advanced AI models and their practical application in the workplace. This approach applies top-down pressure on frontier model developers and bottom-up pressure on companies using AI in daily operations.
New Rules for AI in Hiring
First, a new set of regulations from the California Civil Rights Council governing the use of AI and automated-decision systems (ADS) …
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