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Comment by Ben Hyman

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Senior Researcher at the California Policy Lab studying AI and labor markets
Right now, we are not seeing evidence of large-scale AI-related layoffs in California's labor market. But we do see patterns in certain regions like the Bay Area, in certain tech-heavy sectors, and among highly AI-exposed workers with college degrees. It will be important to continue monitoring trends for those workers, as well as others, so that policymakers can respond appropriately.
AI Verified (Jun 25, 2026)
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California becomes the first state to launch a tool to monitor and track artificial intelligence's impacts on the workforce.
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AI will create more jobs than it destroys
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AI Verified The California tracker quote is about AI-related layoffs and workforce effects, which is directly on-topic for the net job-impact statement even though it is observational rather than a forecast. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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AI Verified The California quote reports no evidence of large-scale AI-related layoffs yet notes localized patterns and ongoing monitoring, which is neutral enough that 'abstain' fits best. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Governor of California page dated 2026-06-25 quotes Ben Hyman saying there is no evidence of large-scale AI-related layoffs, with localized patterns and monitoring needs; the stored quote matches the source. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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