AI news for small business, Thursday, 1 October 2026
7 stories worth five minutes. What happened, and what to do about it.
HIGHLIGHT
California: AI can no longer fire or discipline staff on its own
A person has to check the AI's finding before anyone is let go.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA|30 SEP
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Top 3 finds.
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1 OCT 2026
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