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Labor/Employment

Apr. 7, 2026

No ghost in the machine: Employers responsible for AI tools

The California Legislature has enacted a slew of AI regulations for employers to contend with, increasing litigation risks and compliance costs as employers increasingly use AI tools in their hiring and workforce management.

Kacey R. Riccomini

Business Litigation Partner
Thompson Coburn LLP

2029 Century Park E Fl 19
Los Angeles , CA 90067-2934

Phone: (210) 282-2511

Email: kriccomini@thompsoncoburn.com

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No ghost in the machine: Employers responsible for AI tools
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The California Legislature has enacted a slew of AI regulations for employers to contend with, increasing litigation risks and compliance costs as employers increasingly use AI tools in their hiring and workforce management. Specifically, these recent laws prohibit AI discrimination in hiring and employment, create new whistleblower protection, protect performers from AI replacement, and provide privacy protection. Additionally, there is pending legislation that would restric...

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