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…
San Diego media personalities say they’re forever changed by cancer
Mark Larson. (Photo courtesy Rick Griffin/Marketink) Cancer survivors in remission often share common sentiments about a different and…
East Bay teen creates AI tech used by first responders in San Jose
Like most high school seniors, Jacob Trentini, from Danville, is focusing on his classes (mostly AP) and getting…
AI may be scoring your college admissions essay
When prospective Caltech students applied in the fall for early admission, some faced a new, technologically advanced step…
The biggest startups raised a record amount in 2025, dominated by AI
The excitement around artificial intelligence led to a record year for certain types of fundraising. Silicon Valley’s AI…