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After AI layoffs, Newsom orders state government to find ways to ease the pain
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Amid tech layoffs, anxiety around artificial intelligence and a forthcoming run for president, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that calls for state agencies to explore ways to mitigate job losses stemming from AI. The order, among other things, tells state […]
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According to Palo Alto Online’s source item, After AI layoffs, Newsom orders state government to find ways to ease the pain, This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Amid tech layoffs, anxiety around artificial intelligence and a forthcoming run for president, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that calls for state agencies to explore ways to mitigate job losses stemming from AI. The order, among other things, tells state […]
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- After AI layoffs, Newsom orders state government to find ways to ease the painPalo Alto Online - 2026-05-21T19:35:00+00:00
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