Meta takes first steps to reduce politics on Instagram feed
Meta says it has started the process of limiting the political content users see on their newsfeeds. The rollout happened quietly, as users noticed their default settings had been changed to limit content that mentions government, elections or certain social topics. Users now have to go into their settings to opt out of these changes if they'd like to keep their feeds as is. Earlier this year, Meta said Instagram would stop recommending political content from accounts that users don't already follow. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the changes and what comes next with Subramaniam Vincent, Director of Journalism and Media Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Meta says it has started the process of limiting the political content users see on their newsfeeds. The rollout happened quietly, as users noticed their default settings had been changed to limit content that mentions government, elections or certain social topics. Users now have to go into their settings to opt out of these changes if they'd like to keep their feeds as is. Earlier this year, Meta said Instagram would stop recommending political content from accounts that users don't already follow. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the changes and what comes next with Subramaniam Vincent, Director of Journalism and Media Ethics at Santa Clara University.
South Bay leaders commit to using AI for social good
A newly formed partnership with the Gov-AI Coalition held its first public forum in San Jose, designed to help people learn about the group's mission. The partnership is intended to ensure local government has a voice in the future of AI and how it is used to help the public. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the group's goals with Khaled Tawfik, San Jose Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology.
A newly formed partnership with the Gov-AI Coalition held its first public forum in San Jose, designed to help people learn about the group's mission. The partnership is intended to ensure local government has a voice in the future of AI and how it is used to help the public. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the group's goals with Khaled Tawfik, San Jose Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology.
Bay Area teens build satellite, headed to space via NASA
A group of engineering students at a Morgan Hill private school have achieved something remarkable. A small satellite built by students at Oakwood School has been selected by NASA to launch to the International Space Station. Oakwood was the only K-12 school chosen for the agency's Cube-Sat Launch Initiative, selected alongside other universities and a NASA flight center. The nanosatellite created by the team at Oakwood is called "Nyan Sat", a nod to the popular meme. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined live in studio by two of the Oakwood students who helped build the satellite, junior Lauren Sorci and senior Ruchir Kavulli for more on the project.
A group of engineering students at a Morgan Hill private school have achieved something remarkable. A small satellite built by students at Oakwood School has been selected by NASA to launch to the International Space Station. Oakwood was the only K-12 school chosen for the agency's Cube-Sat Launch Initiative, selected alongside other universities and a NASA flight center. The nanosatellite created by the team at Oakwood is called "Nyan Sat", a nod to the popular meme. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined live in studio by two of the Oakwood students who helped build the satellite, junior Lauren Sorci and senior Ruchir Kavulli for more on the project.
San Francisco 4/20 event canceled at Hippie Hill
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, organizers of the annual 4/20 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park said the cannabis celebration will not be happening as planned this year.
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, organizers of the annual 4/20 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park said the cannabis celebration will not be happening as planned this year.
New report: Cost of being a woman in California
New research by Mount Saint Mary's University reveals the average monetary cost of being a woman in California and highlights the work that still needs to be done to address inequities, including but not limited to the wage gap. In its latest report on The Status of Women and Girls in California, data shows the wage gap has narrowed over the past decade but COVID slowed the progress down significantly, especially for women of color. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined by Dr. Nicole Haggard, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary's University for more on the report.
New research by Mount Saint Mary's University reveals the average monetary cost of being a woman in California and highlights the work that still needs to be done to address inequities, including but not limited to the wage gap. In its latest report on The Status of Women and Girls in California, data shows the wage gap has narrowed over the past decade but COVID slowed the progress down significantly, especially for women of color. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined by Dr. Nicole Haggard, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary's University for more on the report.
AI innovation and the altering economic landscape
A number of the world's greatest scientists and engineers are gathering in San Jose for the Nvidia GTC Conference and AI is at the center of nearly every economic conversation. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the overall economic impact of AI and Nvidia's success in the field with Anastassia Fedyk, Assistant Professor of Finance at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
A number of the world's greatest scientists and engineers are gathering in San Jose for the Nvidia GTC Conference and AI is at the center of nearly every economic conversation. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the overall economic impact of AI and Nvidia's success in the field with Anastassia Fedyk, Assistant Professor of Finance at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Business owners hope for big boost during Oakland Restaurant Week
It’s restaurant week in Oakland.
It’s restaurant week in Oakland.
Chinatown, Sunset District receive new grants to hold night markets and revitalize city
Two San Francisco neighborhoods are receiving grants from a nonprofit to hold night markets.
Two San Francisco neighborhoods are receiving grants from a nonprofit to hold night markets.
Will San Francisco Cheesecake Factory survive despite Macy's closure?
San Francisco remains stunned by news of Macy's impending closure of its Union Square store.
San Francisco remains stunned by news of Macy's impending closure of its Union Square store.
San Francisco's former Westfield Centre is getting a new name
The San Francisco Centre shopping mall on Market Street, formerly known as the Westfield Centre, is getting a new name. The renaming was announced Thursday to help revive the flailing retail space, but also to celebrate the site's storied history of commerce.
The San Francisco Centre shopping mall on Market Street, formerly known as the Westfield Centre, is getting a new name. The renaming was announced Thursday to help revive the flailing retail space, but also to celebrate the site's storied history of commerce.
San Francisco rideshare drivers join national day of strike, demand better pay
Thousands of delivery and rideshare drivers stopped working this Valentine's Day. The strike is happening in cities all around the country and all around the world.
Thousands of delivery and rideshare drivers stopped working this Valentine's Day. The strike is happening in cities all around the country and all around the world.
'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
Anchor Brewing could get new owners, or disappear altogether this January
San Francisco's historic Anchor Brewing, could have reportedly new owners — or disappear altogether — by the end of January.
San Francisco's historic Anchor Brewing, could have reportedly new owners — or disappear altogether — by the end of January.
YesSF launches initiative to bring 14 innovators to revitalize downtown SF
San Francisco's top corporations are partnering with the city and the world economic forum to help 14 top innovators bring their companies to downtown San Francisco.
San Francisco's top corporations are partnering with the city and the world economic forum to help 14 top innovators bring their companies to downtown San Francisco.
SCOTUS hears case on taxing foreign income
KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Jessica Levinson, Law Professor at Loyola Marymount University about controversial tax case Moore v. United States as the Supreme Court hears arguments.
KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Jessica Levinson, Law Professor at Loyola Marymount University about controversial tax case Moore v. United States as the Supreme Court hears arguments.