California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to address job losses due to artificial intelligence, following Meta's announcement of 8,000 layoffs. The order, signed on May 21, 2026, mandates the creation of a public dashboard to track AI-related employment trends within 90 days and a comprehensive review of state safety-net policies within 180 days. These measures aim to identify gaps in current systems and propose frameworks for severance standards, employment insurance, and workforce retraining. The order also explores potential subsidies for companies retaining human workers alongside AI, as well as concepts like universal basic capital and worker ownership models. While these ideas are not yet law, they signal California's proactive approach to balancing worker protection with economic growth. The upcoming dashboard and policy review will be key indicators of the state's strategy in managing AI's impact on employment.