Technology
Democratic leaders panic and GOP divides as AI fears spread
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Monday forcefully rejected calls to slow the development of artificial intelligence, dismissing concerns about its risks as a “hoax” and warning the United States remains locked...
California lawmakers urge criminal penalties, emergency legislation to rein in unchecked AI
California lawmakers are calling for emergency legislation and criminal penalties for creators of rogue AI systems after top AI executives publicly claimed that their technology poses existential threats to...
‘It’s going to be fine’: Trump rebuffs rising alarm over AI dangers, sparking outcry
WASHINGTON — President Trump is brushing aside growing concern among leading scientists and bipartisan lawmakers that artificial intelligence could soon pose an existential threat to humanity, fueling anxiety in Washington and...
California gig drivers secure collective bargaining power with new union
California regulators certified a union representing Uber and Lyft drivers, marking a milestone in a years-long fight by gig workers in the state. The California Gig Workers Union will...
California moves to rein in social media and AI chatbots to protect kids
California, home to the world’s largest tech companies, is placing more guardrails around social media and artificial intelligence as child safety concerns escalate. On Thursday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom...
Hollywood fears an AI future. China is already living it
Chen Yilong has racked up plenty of film and TV credits in his two decades as an actor, but with work getting scarcer he signed a contract in August...
Becerra backers with business in Sacramento spend tens of millions boosting his gubernatorial bid
Companies and special interest groups with some of the diciest issues expected to land on California’s next governor’s desk are among the top financial backers of Democrat Xavier Becerra,...
Blizzard video game workers ratify union contracts
Workers at “World of Warcraft” video game developer Blizzard Entertainment have ratified union contracts after two years of bargaining.The ratification vote means all union-represented Blizzard employees — nearly 1,900...
