Grocery Outlet uses facial recognition technology at some Bay Area stores to combat shoplifting
A small sign posted near the entrance of some Grocery Outlet stores is drawing attention for what it says about the retailer's approach to combating shoplifting.
A small sign posted near the entrance of some Grocery Outlet stores is drawing attention for what it says about the retailer's approach to combating shoplifting.
Who owns your digital identity?
Artificial intelligence can now clone a person’s voice or likeness in just minutes, raising major concerns about fraud, and identity theft. A bipartisan bill moving through Congress aims to give every American—not just celebrities the legal right to control how their voice and image are used in the age of AI. Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, gives insight.
Artificial intelligence can now clone a person’s voice or likeness in just minutes, raising major concerns about fraud, and identity theft. A bipartisan bill moving through Congress aims to give every American—not just celebrities the legal right to control how their voice and image are used in the age of AI. Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, gives insight.
Tech, talent, and opportunity
If you are among the seven million plus people who are unemployed and looking for a job or just looking for something better than what you have now. Workplace experts say there's a shift happening that could lead to securing something better than a job or even a career. Chris Papa, founding partner of Jackson Lucas, a global executive search and organizational consulting firm, gives insight.
If you are among the seven million plus people who are unemployed and looking for a job or just looking for something better than what you have now. Workplace experts say there's a shift happening that could lead to securing something better than a job or even a career. Chris Papa, founding partner of Jackson Lucas, a global executive search and organizational consulting firm, gives insight.
Artificial Intelligence: Hollywood, ethics, and rights
Tilly Norwood, an ai-generated “actress” is about to headline a feature film, and it’s reigniting one of Hollywood’s biggest battles. Supporters say it’s the future of filmmaking, while critics warn it’s another step toward replacing human creativity and exploiting artists’ work without consent. Leeza Garber, a cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Tilly Norwood, an ai-generated “actress” is about to headline a feature film, and it’s reigniting one of Hollywood’s biggest battles. Supporters say it’s the future of filmmaking, while critics warn it’s another step toward replacing human creativity and exploiting artists’ work without consent. Leeza Garber, a cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Fake FIFA sites spike as fraudsters mimic official branding
They look legitimate—logos, merchandise, even fake reviews—but behind the scenes, these sites are part of a fast-growing scam network exploiting major sports moments. Yoav Keren, CEO of BrandShield, gives insight.
They look legitimate—logos, merchandise, even fake reviews—but behind the scenes, these sites are part of a fast-growing scam network exploiting major sports moments. Yoav Keren, CEO of BrandShield, gives insight.
L.A. Unified bans screens for youngest students, limits classroom tech through high school
The nation's second-largest public school district has voted to significantly scale back technology in the classroom — banning screens for its youngest students and limiting daily screen time for older ones.
The nation's second-largest public school district has voted to significantly scale back technology in the classroom — banning screens for its youngest students and limiting daily screen time for older ones.
OpenAI engineer is using his stock awards to launch new community makerspace in this East Bay city
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
Pittsburg controversy over data center on old Delta View Golf Course
Community resistance spilled into a Pittsburg city council meeting Monday night, where numerous residents voiced concerns over the data center's projected energy consumption, noise levels, water usage, and subsequent traffic congestion along West Leland Road. At times, it got heated.
Community resistance spilled into a Pittsburg city council meeting Monday night, where numerous residents voiced concerns over the data center's projected energy consumption, noise levels, water usage, and subsequent traffic congestion along West Leland Road. At times, it got heated.
Apple expected to unveil new AI features; last WWDC with CEO Tim Cook
Apple is expected to unveil new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference beginning Monday, which will be the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September.
Apple is expected to unveil new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference beginning Monday, which will be the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September.
Federal court rejects Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
The jury in the landmark trial involving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk reached a verdict Monday morning, siding with the artificial intelligence company.
The jury in the landmark trial involving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk reached a verdict Monday morning, siding with the artificial intelligence company.
Live updates: Federal jury verdict sides with OpenAI's Altman over Elon Musk
The trial centered on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
The trial centered on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
Autonomous vehicles will start getting traffic tickets on California streets
The new rules will go into effect on July 1, and will allow law enforcement to give "notices of noncompliance" to the companies that operate driverless vehicles.
The new rules will go into effect on July 1, and will allow law enforcement to give "notices of noncompliance" to the companies that operate driverless vehicles.
Job hugging: staying put, planning the exit
Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.
Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.
What AI knows about your kids
California is moving to strengthen online protections for minors. Still, critics warn the rules may not go far enough. leaving kids exposed in a fast-growing world of AI-powered apps. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight\.
California is moving to strengthen online protections for minors. Still, critics warn the rules may not go far enough. leaving kids exposed in a fast-growing world of AI-powered apps. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight\.
Can AI fix housing delays?
California needs hundreds of thousands of new homes, yet major projects from housing to infrastructure are plagued by delays and rising costs. KP Reddy of Zero RFI explains what’s broken and how AI is changing the equation.
California needs hundreds of thousands of new homes, yet major projects from housing to infrastructure are plagued by delays and rising costs. KP Reddy of Zero RFI explains what’s broken and how AI is changing the equation.
New store managed by AI agents opens in San Francisco
Andon Market is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Andon Market is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The future of work in the AI era
The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality. Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.
The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality. Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.
Waymo passengers request medical assistance after Outer Sunset crash, other driver flees on foot
Two Waymo passengers are requesting medical assistance after the car they were riding was involved in a possible hit-and-run crash with another vehicle in San Francisco on Friday night.
Two Waymo passengers are requesting medical assistance after the car they were riding was involved in a possible hit-and-run crash with another vehicle in San Francisco on Friday night.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube to reshape big tech legal protections
A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Meta loses $375 million lawsuit to New Mexico AG
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office proved its case to a civil jury that awarded $375 million in damages. Meta's response though a spokesperson: “We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal."
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office proved its case to a civil jury that awarded $375 million in damages. Meta's response though a spokesperson: “We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal."