Many news outlets are already dealing with declining revenue from digital ads and subscriptions. Now, their business models are poised to be disrupted again by AI.

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California's efforts to protect children from the harms of social media have faced legal challenges from the tech industry.

Some Silicon Valley investors are vocally backing Trump due to concerns about how the government is regulating cryptocurrency, its policies on AI and the threat of an increase in capital gains taxes.

When tech companies present their products as sleek autonomous computers, that ignores the labor powering the machines.

Worried about a TikTok ban? Here's how one country dealt with it

Keke Palmer defends Angela Simmons after the reality TV star faces scrutiny for her promotional post featuring a video of her lounging in an Oreo-filled bathtub.

Along with Google and Facebook, the company has done more than most to undo privacy as we once knew it, creating an economy built on our personal data.

Supreme Court sidesteps a ruling on laws in Florida and Texas that would regulate social media platforms.

The bill would tax Amazon, Meta and Google for the data they take from users and pump the money into news organizations in the form of tax credits.

California news publishers and Big Tech companies appear to be inching toward compromise on legislation requiring digital platforms to pay news outlets.

Santa Clara chipmaker Nvidia has ridden the AI revolution to briefly vault over Microsoft and Apple and become the world's most valuable company.

The Gene Roddenberry foundation will award $1 million to an early-stage venture focused on harnessing artificial intelligence in service of humanity.

California lawmakers are trying to get ahead of AI in the workplace, but are already playing catchup

Writers and other creators see OpenAI's forthcoming Media Manager as an attempt to evade responsibility for the theft of intellectual property.

A new poll shows that California voters are increasingly moving to social media, such as TikTok, for election information.

State officials want to use artificial intelligence to translate public healthcare and social services documents and websites. But some experts worry AI may introduce errors.

The personal information of more than 200,000 people in Los Angeles County was potentially exposed after a hacker used a phishing email to steal login credentials.

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The Tesla and SpaceX leader's beef with OpenAI flared up again after Apple unveiled its plans to use ChatGPT to support some of its AI features. Apple said privacy is a key component of its entry into the space.

New amendments to the California Journalism Preservation Act aim to make it more like a similar law in Canada.

Apple announced new artificial intelligence-powered tools, including a partnership with OpenAI that allows Siri to surface answers from ChatGPT.

Former President Trump, in his first post-conviction fundraising swing, raises millions of dollars throughout California.

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In the deeply Democratic Silicon Valley, there are some defectors. They're setting their sights — and their money — on Trump in the 2024 election.

Taiwan, which makes one-fifth of the world's semiconductors, is facing a severe shortage of workers.

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I was skeptical of bringing artificial intelligence into the exam room, but it promised to reduce my screen time and shift the focus back to the patients.

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Former President Trump is scheduled to headline fundraisers in San Francisco, Beverly Hills and Newport Beach next week after his felony convictions.

As Netflix continues to invest more in games, it is expanding its titles based on its popular reality shows including 'Too Hot to Handle' and 'Selling Sunset.'

About a third of adults under 30 get their news from short, punchy videos on TikTok, and that's a big challenge for the Biden campaign.

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The company said it formed a safety and security committee, which is expected to make recommendations within 90 days. The move comes after a number of controversies, including a dustup with actor Scarlett Johansson.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission denied financial services firm Kalshi's bid to allow betting on control of Congress. Now the company is suing to overturn the decision.

TikTok plans to lay off employees this week, according to a report in the Information. The job cuts come as other companies have recently cut staff, including Apple and Google in California.

Johansson, who portrayed the voice of a computer program in 'Her,' was not behind OpenAI's 'Sky' voice assistant. Another actor provided the voice, OpenAI said.

Knee-jerk regulations of AI and privacy issues could end up serving the biggest companies and hurting consumers by stifling future competition.

Sony Music Group is sending more than 700 letters to tech companies and music streaming services, calling on them to not use its music to train AI without authorization from the label.

YouTube said more people are watching live events like Coachella and short form videos on TV sets. Sports, including the NFL, are also boosting viewership.

TikTok creators sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, alleging a new law that could ban the app violates their free speech rights under the 1st Amendment. The legislation is meant to force Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the service.

A group of protesters blocked the entrance of Google's developer conference in Mountain View, Calif. The demonstrators have condemned the tech giant's cloud computing contract with Israel's government.

Randy Travis has released a new song, "Where That Came From," with the help of artificial intelligence. It's his first single since he had a stroke.

Campus police are scanning hundreds of images and using facial-recognition technology to identify the attackers. Similar tools were used to identify Jan. 6 attackers.

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After President Biden signed a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S., experts say the economic ramifications could be significant.

Artificial intelligence experts said social media users can expect to see more of chatbots and other AI technology influencing their experience — for better or possibly worse.

Washed Out is the first major music artist to commission a music video using OpenAI's Sora text-to-video technology.

Villaraigosa will focus on more equitable financial systems for Black and Latino customers, the cryptocurrency trading platform said.

AI is bending reality into a video game world of deepfakes to sow confusion and chaos during the 2024 election. Disinformation is a danger, especially in swing states.

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Congress is considering ways to protect our data at a crucial time, after Biden authorized a surveillance law and a TikTok 'ban' with a narrow focus.

Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" feeds the latest technology panic. But the research says something different.

Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next, and who might buy the social media platform?

The group that led protests last week at Google over a cloud computing contract with Israel said more Google workers were fired, bringing the total to more than 50.

The Justice Department is arguing that Apple has degraded the iPhone user experience and the products of competitors. A victory would give consumers more choice in our digital lives.

The Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers a $30 subsidy, helping millions of households across the U.S. connect to the internet, is slated to expire.

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Netflix on Thursday released its first-quarter earnings, which topped analyst estimates in terms of subscriber additions and profit.

The protests, organized by the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, raised concerns about Google and Amazon's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government and military called Project Nimbus.

Dozens of Google employees stage sit-ins in California and New York, calling for the company to end its cloud computing contract with Israel's military amid war with Hamas.

The tech giant said it would limit some users' access on its search engine to articles from California news outlets, in response to proposed legislation to help publishers.

Google said it will remove links to California news sites for some users because of concerns about a state bill that may require Google to pay publishers.

Roku on Tuesday said that 576,000 accounts were accessed by unauthorized actors who gained login credentials from another source.

The Ladder from Hatch Escapes has become one of the most buzzed-about escape rooms in the country, redefining how puzzles can tell stories.

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'There are so many things wrong with this app that I don't even know where to begin,' one doctor said about Calmara, which says it can identify sexually transmitted infections from photos of penises.

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WME is partnering with Seattle-based AI and image recognition company Loti to stop unauthorized digital use of images from WME clients, including deepfakes.

A system with safeguards that prioritize people could do enormous harm. Artificial intelligence should be programmed to consider the interests of other animals as well.

U.S. lawmakers want to force a sale of the Chinese-owned app. But where's the action to protect Americans' personal data from any company?

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Hollywood talent agencies and producers have met with AI companies, including ChatGPT maker OpenAI, to learn about how their technologies could be used in entertainment.

Aerospace Corp., a federally funded R&D lab that supports the space industry, moved its headquarters to Chantilly, Va., but doubled down on its El Segundo campus with an announced $100-million investment.

Consumers may see lower prices on app subscriptions and purchases if the Department of Justice succeeds in its lawsuit against Apple, consumer advocates said.

Inspired by the approach followed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, the gift from a longtime Caltech donor will create the Brinson Exploration Hub to facilitate faster research by Caltech and JPL scientists and engineers.

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While the tech industry has been roiled by layoffs, the greater focus on AI could lead to new jobs in the future.

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With Google, Amazon, Twitter and other companies scaling back their safety teams, self-regulation is less likely, and AI poses big risks.

Internet-connecting devices that meet standards will soon come with a "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" to help consumers choose products that protect their private information.

The House's overwhelming vote to ban TikTok unless it is freed from Chinese control suggests that a ban might be coming soon. But it's not that simple.

Batten down the hatches: We're facing "economic headwinds." Why are so many corporate leaders suddenly using this euphemism when announcing layoffs?

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Electronic Arts Sports is releasing its NCAA football video game — 'College Football 25' — this summer for the first time in 11 years. Players opting in receive $600 and a free copy.

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Jake Paul has been criticized for facing no-name boxers. The 27-year-old's next bout is against all-time great Mike Tyson, who will be 58 for the July 20 match on Netflix.

Netflix faced a formidable challenge to its streaming dominance during the streaming wars. But the company has bounced back in a big way with its stock up nearly 90% in the last year.

Insurance companies deride him. The state insurance commissioner calls him out. But Harvey Rosenfield and his organization, Consumer Watchdog, have saved Californians lots of money.

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The cases, NetChoice vs. Paxton and Moody vs. NetChoice, concern Florida and Texas laws prohibiting moderation by platforms such as Facebook and YouTube.

The conservative Supreme Court cast doubt on whether Texas and Florida, the two largest Republican states, can regulate what appears on social media sites.

Allstate, one of the largest insurers in the country, has resumed writing new policies through its website. But the costs are going up.

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Policymakers are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare — and likely to mess it up, the AI industry thinks.

At its most thrilling, banter mimics the buildup and climax of good sex. At its most disappointing, banter may be branded on dating app bios but never experienced on a real date.

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The window to sign up for health insurance through California's state marketplace, Covered California, ends Friday at midnight. But there are exceptions.

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At a time in which women's bodily autonomy is constricted, the 'cool auntie' offers a model of glamorous independence — and a counter to the 'tradwife.'

Probably not. That's because in Los Angeles County, home to nearly 10 million people, there are just 14,580 flood insurance policies on the books.

The HoloTile Floor, Lanny Smoot's latest invention, was inspired by the 'Holodeck' from the 'Star Trek' universe.

A new study estimates that 62,000 entertainment jobs in California will be disrupted by artificial intelligence in the next three years.

Taylor Swift is searchable once again on X (formerly Twitter), days after the social media platform implemented a temporary block on searches for the singer.

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A proposed California law would require social media companies make chronological feeds the default for users under 18.

Several lawmakers now have bad blood with the creators behind those explicit AI images of Taylor Swift. 'It's sexual exploitation,' said Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.).

Marianne Williamson, who spent the bulk of her life in California as a new-age guru, is the most prominent Democrat on Tuesday's ballot in New Hampshire.

In academia particularly, a charge of plagiarism can be devastating. Software makes it easier than ever to spot attribution errors in published works, which can then be weaponized for political gain.

The prolific artist, musician and producer has never agreed to be the subject of a documentary until now. "Eno" uses AI to be different each time it is shown.

To a meaningful degree, the entire AI industry right now is one opaquely sourced fake George Carlin comedy special: a crass stunt whose only purpose is to serve as an advertisement for itself.

After UC Irvine-affiliated groups on the instant messaging platform Discord were targeted by trolls spreading gory images, students banded together to block the attack.

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Netflix Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim discusses how the streamer recommends content and how the platform will evolve as other types of contents like games are added.

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Bucking the 'doom loop' narrative, many tech entrepreneurs say San Francisco is still the 'it city' for innovation and opportunity — especially with the rise of AI.

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A middle school principal and father grew concerned about people's relationships with their smartphones. So he opted for a dramatic tech downgrade.

ChatGPT and other generative AI applications rely on copyrighted material to do what they do. But rather than compensate creators, the companies are turning to one of Silicon Valley's most reliable playbooks.

George Carlin's daughter has criticized the AI-generated comedy special "George Carlin: I'm Glad I'm Dead," which features the re-created voice of her father.

Twitch Chief Executive Dan Clancy criticized employees for leaking news to the media about the layoffs of more than 500 employees this week.

Meta is making changes that will make content concerning self-harm and eating disorders be less visible to teens on Facebook and Instagram.

Taylor Swift is not giving away Le Creuset cookware, despite ads that feature an AI-generated version of the singer and aim to scam bargain-hunting Swifties.

A new deal between the actors' union and an AI startup opens the door for performers to make and license "clones" of their voices for video games and other digital projects.

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