California data center cost, regulation a growing concern in state
Why this matters Artificial intelligence technology and the rapid expansion of data centers require vast energy and water…
Why is Meta laying off workers again?
Social media giant Meta said it’s cutting more than 1,000 workers and closing several content studios as it…
California AG to investigate xAI, Grok over sexualized AI images of women and children
California’s attorney general on Wednesday announced an investigation into nonconsensual sexually explicit material being produced using Grok, the…
San Jose hosts inaugural Silicon Valley AI Film Festival
On Jan. 10 and 11, San Jose hosted the first-ever Silicon Valley AI Film Festival (SVAIFF), a self-described…
San Francisco AI boom not translating to tech jobs bonanza | Technology
By many indications, San Francisco’s all-important tech industry is on the upswing. The City has become the center…
‘The Pitt’ Season 2: The show’s creator on healthcare cuts, ICE and AI
R. Scott Gemmill, the creator and showrunner of “The Pitt,” has always felt comfortable in a hospital. He…
Google, Character.AI to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teens
Google and Character.AI, a California startup, have agreed to settle several lawsuits that allege artificial intelligence-powered chatbots harmed…
California Could Get a 4-Year Ban on Toys With AI Chatbots
California state senator Steve Padilla, a Democrat from San Diego, introduced a bill in the California State Assembly…
California to Consider Temporary Ban on Toys With AI Chatbots
California State Sen. Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced a bill Monday (Jan. 5) that would prohibit the manufacture…
With delusions rising, UCSF to study AI-mental health link | Technology
Although there have been numerous media reports and a collection of lawsuits over the last two years linking…
‘On our own’: UC Berkeley professors share their AI policies | Investigations
Advancements in accessible AI tools have allowed students to generate entire essays, produce complex programs and solve difficult…
AI Regulation Battle Looms in California Despite Trump Threats
This year, many of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence companies face a pitched battle over government regulation…