Tech Founder Enters California Governor Race
A prominent tech founder has officially announced a run for California governor, marking a high-profile entry into the state’s political…
California Plans to Accept Crypto for Payments: Next Step in Regional Adoption?
California plans to accept crypto for payments under a new bill that could make Bitcoin and stablecoins valid for state fees by 2026.…
California to Offer EV Rebates if Trump Cuts Tax Credits
California plans to introduce electric vehicle rebates if former President Trump eliminates federal tax credits for EV buyers California is…
California Enacts Laws to Fight Election Deepfakes
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed stringent new legislation to combat artificial intelligence deepfakes with political overtones before…
California Bans Unauthorized AI Replicas of Deceased
Legislators in California have been actively creating and overseeing new legislation to control the creation, use, and usage of artificial…
OpenAI Backs California AI Labeling Bill
Having previously opposed SB 1047—another AI-related bill—OpenAI now supports AB 3211, which calls for the inclusion of watermarks on content…
OpenAI Backs AI Watermark Bill
OpenAI backs California bill AB 3211, mandating visible labels for AI-generated content, marking a shift in its stance on AI regulation…
California Weakens AI Disaster Prevention Bill Before Final Vote
The bill SB 1047, intended to prevent AI disasters in California, has encountered substantial opposition from numerous stakeholders in Silicon…
Silicon Valley Battles California AI Safety Bill
Silicon Valley tech is agitated over a California measure that requires AI developers to set up safety protocols to prevent “critical…
WeRide Secures Approval for Robotaxis in California
Chinese autonomous vehicle firm WeRide is cleared to test its driverless cars with passengers in California The action is taken as WeRide…
Intel to Cut 15% of Jobs, Suspend Dividend
As part of the turnaround of its money-losing manufacturing sector, Intel announced on Thursday that it would cut 17,500 jobs and suspend its…
California DMV Builds Blockchain on Avalanche
The Avalanche blockchain has been utilized by the DMV to digitize 42 million automobile titles. To expedite vehicle title transfers for the 39…
Musk to Move SpaceX, X HQs to Texas Over California Law Frustration
On Tuesday, Elon Musk said that X and SpaceX will move their headquarters from California to Texas, citing a new gender-identity law as the…
Microsoft Settles Worker Leave Probe for $14M
On Wednesday, a California commission said that Microsoft Corp. will pay $14 million to settle allegations that it unfairly penalized workers…
Amazon to Pay $5.9 Million+ Fine for California Labor Violations
California’s labor regulator fined Amazon approximately $6 million for violating the state’s Warehouse Quotas law after officials…
Apple Sued for Underpaying Women in California
A class action alleging Apple of underpaying over 12,000 California women was filed Thursday Two women Apple has employed for over a decade…
NVIDIA Predicts Revenue Beat, Splits Stock
Nvidia’s forecasted revenue beat and stock split announcement Wednesday drove shares to record highs, satisfying investors buoyed by AI…