Italy just banned letting an algorithm fire you. Decree 179/2026 took effect Oct 23: a human with "real and independent" authority must make final hiring, evaluation, and dismissal decisions. Algorithm-only calls are void, even with employee consent. Fines reach €35M or 7% of global turnover. My take: "human in the loop" can't be a rubber stamp anymore. Would you want this rule where you work? More AI news at www.contentbuffer.com #AI #AIRegulation #Italy #FutureOfWork #HR