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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 22 MIN

This Week in Jobs: California Steps in as Companies Cut Jobs for AI

from Cornering The Job Market · host Pete Newsome

AI job cuts aren't a future threat. They're this week's news, and the layoffs are starting to blend into the background. That might be the most dangerous part.This episode covers California Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order on AI displacement, including proposed subsidies, risk analysis, and retraining plans for white-collar workers being pushed out. Then we contrast that with the federal pullback on AI oversight, driven by concerns about falling behind China in the AI race. Protect workers on one side, keep the race moving on the other.We also get specific: Meta's cuts and reassignments to AI teams, banking layoffs targeting repetitive administrative work, and the two-track labor market, where shortages in healthcare and skilled trades can make the overall numbers look fine even as displaced workers have nowhere to land.If you're watching this shift closely, hit play and share it with someone who's thinking about their role. What part of this feels most personal to you right now?📽️ WATCH TODAY'S EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wwbEVPsI8Ok 🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Be sure to subscribe and check out 4 Corner Resources at https://www.4cornerresources.com/👋 FOLLOW PETE NEWSOME ONLINE:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petenewsome/Blog Articles: https://www.4cornerresources.com/blog/  

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AI job cuts aren't a future threat. They're this week's news, and the layoffs are starting to blend into the background. That might be the most dangerous part. This episode covers California Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order on AI displacement, including proposed subsidies, risk analysis, and retraining plans for white-collar workers being pushed out. Then we contrast that with the federal pullback on AI oversight, driven by concerns about falling behind China in the AI race. Protect wo...

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