If you’ve applied for a job recently, there’s a good chance artificial intelligence played a role in deciding whether your resume made it through. Now, California is stepping in with new rules designed to protect job seekers from hidden bias and lack of transparency. These changes could reshape how companies hire—and how applicants are evaluated—across the country. The goal is simple: make AI hiring fairer, more transparent, and accountable. But what does that actually mean for workers and employers in 2026?
