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A $17-million bet brought ChatGPT to CSU campuses. A year later, AI distrust leaves many divided
[ad_1] California State University’s controversial $17-million deal to provide ChatGPT to every one of its campuses has been met with mixed results, with wide but uneven use across the system,...
How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses
[ad_1] A Los Angeles jury dealt a blow to social media giants Meta and YouTube this week when it found that the platforms were negligent for designing addictive features that...
California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media
[ad_1] As the daughter of a social media influencer, Caymi Barrett said she navigates life within a digital footprint she wished never existed. “Everything my mom posted is still on...
Sony and Honda pull plug on the $100,000 EV that was set to debut in California
[ad_1] As major automakers pare back their EV offerings, Sony and Honda are scrapping their plans to launch a gadget-packed electric vehicle.The move by Sony Honda Mobility comes weeks after...
Landmark L.A. jury verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids
[ad_1] After a grueling seven weeks of court proceedings and more than 40 hours of tense deliberations across nine days in one of the country’s most closely watched civil trials,...
As streaming subscription fees rise, more consumers opt to pay less and watch ads
[ad_1] When video streaming platforms were first launched, they were marketed as an affordable way to watch your favorite movies without the interruption of an ad break.But, over the years,...
Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, citing dip in ‘Fortnite’ popularity
[ad_1] Epic Games, the developer of the popular video game “Fortnite,” is laying off more than 1,000 employees and cutting $500 million in costs.Chief Executive Tim Sweeney announced the cuts...
Zoox robotaxis to roam in more San Francisco neighborhoods and cover new cities
[ad_1] The Bay Area-based robotaxi company Zoox is trying to get ahead of the competition with a significant expansion in San Francisco and Las Vegas and plans to launch in...
SoCal’s defense startups secure vital funding boost
[ad_1] A bill restoring crucial federal funding to defense startups in Southern California is on its way to the president’s desk after making it through Congress on Tuesday.The Small Business...
Amazon speeds up deliveries in L.A. and elsewhere with one-hour option
[ad_1] Amazon is offering one-hour deliveries to hundreds of U.S. cities and towns including parts of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.The e-commerce giant said that it is also offering three-hour...
