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Governor’s Executive Order on AI Workforce Disruption
July 3, 2026
Question: I’m a small business owner and have used AI to do certain tasks I would previously have given to staff and make my business more efficient. I heard, however, that the Governor issued an order that limits how much employers can use AI to take over tasks that used to be performed by people. Is that true? Answer: No. The Governor has not issued an…
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