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Meta, Oracle and Qualcomm share details on layoffs across California
[ad_1] Tech behemoths, including Oracle and Meta Platforms, are laying off hundreds of California workers as they invest heavily in artificial intelligence.Some of the top companies in tech that already...
Iran attempting cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure, officials say
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies are “urgently warning” private-sector companies nationwide that Iranian actors are conducting cyber operations targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, a campaign that has already caused disruptions, according to...
Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments
[ad_1] California built its tradition of open government — including for citizen boards that set the rules for such functions as automotive repair and security guard licensing — precisely to...
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...