It's the first official statewide move towards understanding AI's effect on the labor market. New York is taking an unprecedented step by asking companies to disclose whether artificial intelligence is the reason for their layoffs. The move applies to New York State's existing Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) system and took effect in March, Bloomberg reported. At the time of writing, no companies filing WARN notices in the state have said the layoffs were due to AI. Related: AI Is Dramatically Decreasing Entry-Level Hiring at Big Tech Companies, According to a New AnalysisThere is increasing concern about AI's effect on the labor market.