California Governor Gavin Newsom signs the No Robo Bosses Act, which prevents employers in the state from relying solely on AI to fire or discipline workers (Paxton Honerkamp/CNBC)

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the No Robo Bosses Act, prohibiting employers from using AI as the sole basis for firing or disciplining workers. Meanwhile, Google released its Gemini 4 Argon model to cybersecurity partners, and Apple scheduled an October 13 launch for a new smart home hub featuring a six-inch screen.