Scott Wiener pulls AI chatbot parody of rival Connie Chan after backlash
California state Sen. Scott Wiener is pulling the plug on a controversial AI chatbot and the billboards promoting…
New bill would pin a place in California budget for acupuncture
Acupuncture — a treatment that can relieve discomfort by literally poking needles into human bodies — has a…
‘Wake the F Up. This Is Going to Destroy Us’: Senator Sounds Alarm After AI Cyberattack
A Democratic senator on Thursday sounded the alarm on the dangers of unregulated artificial intelligence after AI company…
Gay California State Sen. Scott Wiener to challenge Nancy Pelosi for her congressional seat
California state Sen. Scott Wiener, one of the country’s most influential LGBTQ+ lawmakers, is preparing to run for…
Newsom signs slate of new laws affecting medication prices, women’s health care and school threats
A day ahead of a legislative deadline, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a wide-ranging slate of bills Saturday affecting everything…
California lawmakers pass AI safety bill SB 53 — but Newsom could still veto
California’s state senate gave final approval early on Saturday morning to a major AI safety bill setting new…