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California’s Prop 45 aims to speed construction projects. Opponents say data centers will benefit
Supporters of the initiative on the November ballot say it will speed up environmental review for "essential" projects, but opponents believes potentially polluting ones will be covered too — including data centers.
Disney strikes $20-million deal for Character.ai’s assets as AI startup files for bankruptcy
The AI company has faced lawsuits over child safety and copyright issues involving Disney.
Discovery+ now costs up to $11.99 a month as Skydance takes over
Discovery+ is getting more expensive just a week after Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery became Skydance. Here's what subscribers will pay, and when.
‘Human vs. Robot’ cage match was a hit. State says event was illegal, but organizers aren’t concerned
A human beat two out of three robots, including one inspired by 'Terminator,' during a recent cage match in San Francisco. The California State Athletic Commission says the event shouldn't have happened.
Meta Unveils New Series of Advanced A.I. Models
The new models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, are meant to compete with cutting-edge A.I. models from rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI.
Nicolas Cage says he won’t work with Amazon again over AI dispute
Nicolas Cage, who recently starred in "Spider-Noir," said he won't work with Amazon again after a disagreement over an AI waiver.
White House targets Stanford, Caltech and tech giants in visa crackdown
The White House is expanding its campaign against international workers, targeting elite study and work visa holders with restrictions and a new investigation.
At the epicenter of AI, San Francisco Bay residents take on the technology
In the epicenter of the technology industry, people have conflicting views about whether AI is going to do more harm than good.
Dodgers, Angels receive surprising report cards from the Automated Ball-Strike system’s first season
MLB's Automated Ball-Strike challenge system produced an unlikely split in its first season: The Angels were adept while the Dodgers weren't.
ChatGPT’s teen safeguards failed to alert parents during suicide conversations, report finds
Common Sense Media says ChatGPT for Teens fails on parental alerts, crisis referrals and age checks, urging OpenAI to keep minors off the platform. OpenAI disputes the findings.
How the family behind ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ is branching into microdramas
The Bell family, behind "The Bold and the Beautiful" for nearly 40 years, is making microdramas on the soap's own set during its dark weeks.
After ban threats, TikTok touts a $12-billion boost to California businesses
After being nearly banned in the U.S. over privacy concerns and launching a new U.S. joint venture, TikTok touts its contributions to California's economy.
Farmers Have Until December To Join In Deere’s Class Action Settlement. Here Are Their Options
Watch now (4 mins) | With around $50 million in damages spread across 200,000 plaintiffs, farmers should take a hard look at the math before deciding how to respond to John Deere’s settlement proposal.
Hiltzik: No, AI bots won't extinguish humanity on their own — but you should worry about the humans behind them
Apocalyptic fears about AI in the future distract us from its present-day harms — just as its promoters hope
How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes
Meta is exploiting a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation. Its own accountants say the gambit is risky.
A grand display for Xi reveals the limits of Trump’s summitry
The summit's stark lack of substance surprised even the closest China watchers.
Xi, in lavish Trump summit, urges ‘human control’ over AI
Xi Jinping, president of China, issued a call from the White House on Thursday that artificial intelligence remain "under human control" as the world's two superpowers race for technological supremacy.
Meta’s new smart glasses bring an AI agent, and fresh privacy fears
The social media giant hosted a conference in Menlo Park on Wednesday, unveiling its latest lineup of wearables, which included VR glasses and a pair without cameras.
After a record year, YouTube extends its Coachella livestream deal to 2030
YouTube has renewed its exclusive Coachella livestream deal with Goldenvoice through 2030, after the 2026 festival set a record for concurrent viewers.
Disney+ and Hulu raise prices again as Disney steers subscribers toward bundles
Ad-free Disney+ and Hulu now cost $21.49 a month each, up $2.50, while the ad-free bundle rises to just $21.99. Here's what's changing and when.
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