Labor leaders from Nevada and other key Democratic primary states said California Gov. Gavin Newsom will have to be tougher on the technology industry over AI rules if he wants their support for a potential 2028 presidential run.
The union officials are part of a coalition that on Wednesday called for Newsom to back California legislation that would place curbs around artificial intelligence. They argue the governor won’t be able to mount a successful presidential campaign if he fails to limit AI’s role in the workplace and prevent job loss from automation. They also highlighted Newsom’s close relationships to Silicon ...