Labor unions mobilize to challenge advance of algorithms in workplaces

“If we don’t start thinking about how to protect workers we’re going to have a lot of problems,” said Democratic State Sen. Jerry McNerney, who introduced the California bill [SB7]. “People will be dismissed and demoted from jobs without sufficient cause.”

[SB 7] would prevent employers from primarily relying on AI software to automate decisions like terminations or disciplinary actions. Instead, humans would have to review decisions. The law would also prohibit use of tools that predict workers’ behaviors, emotional states and personality.

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