> His executive order doesn’t say much will be done immediately. It largely tasks state agencies and departments to conduct various analyses on the impact of AI on the workforce, and gives them, depending on the task, three to six months to do so. Newsom also wants to eventually create AI-specific frameworks around labor, according to the order.

So the equivalent of "establish a commission," a way leaders feign concern about hot issues without actually doing anything about them. I'm sure his few months of "leadership" on this before he leaves office will a talking point in his presidential compaign.

direct link to the executive order (pdf): https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5.21.26-AI...

3 pages of "whereas, " preamble, then:

> 1. Within 90 days of the issuance of this Order, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency ... shall provide to the Governor a review of ...

> 2. Within 180 days of the issuance of this Order, LWDA shall review and provide to the Governor recommendations ...

> 3. Within 180 days of the issuance of this Order, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency shall:

> a. Submit to the Governor a review ...

> b. Submit to the Governor a workplan ...

> c. In coordination with ... identify, promote and enhance service opportunities ...

> d. In coordination with ... submit to the Governor recommendations ...

and so on.

he's not actually doing anything. he's appointing committees who will form working groups which will study the process of making recommendations.

his 2028 presidential campaign wants to be able to say he "took leadership" on AI. leading...in what direction? don't worry about that.

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Could even include the state and country (given this is an international forum)