California’s ‘No Robo Bosses Act’ advances, taking aim at artificial intelligence in the workplace

The “No Robo Bosses Act” — Senate Bill 7 — seeks to impose human decision-making over certain workplace-automation technology. Introduced by state Sen. Jerry McNerney, a Pleasanton Democrat, it passed the state Senate in a 27-10 vote earlier this month.

“When it comes to people’s lives and their careers, you don’t want these automated decision-making systems to operate without any oversight,” McNerney said.

If passed, SB 7 would bar employers from relying “primarily” on automated decision-making software for promotion, discipline or firing of employees. Any automated decision would need to be reviewed by a person who must investigate and “compile corroborating or supporting information for the decision,” the bill said.

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