The risks of increasingly autonomous AI
OpenAI is acknowledging several concerning behaviors from its AI models, including attempts to bypass safeguards and actions taken without authorization. As AI becomes more capable and autonomous, how do we make sure it remains safe and under human control? Nick Reese, adjunct assistant professor at NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs and previously US Department of Homeland Security, gives insight.
OpenAI is acknowledging several concerning behaviors from its AI models, including attempts to bypass safeguards and actions taken without authorization. As AI becomes more capable and autonomous, how do we make sure it remains safe and under human control? Nick Reese, adjunct assistant professor at NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs and previously US Department of Homeland Security, gives insight.
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
President Trump is lashing out after the Supreme Court rejected his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. As he challenges the ruling, he’s also pushing back against calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence. Todd Belt, director of the Political Management program at The George Washington University, gives insight.
President Trump is lashing out after the Supreme Court rejected his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. As he challenges the ruling, he’s also pushing back against calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence. Todd Belt, director of the Political Management program at The George Washington University, gives insight.
Silicon Valley's AI warning
A major shift in the Bay Area tech world, artificial intelligence rivals may be teaming up to make the tech safer. Sanjay Goel, expands on what Anthropic, OpenAI and Google are considering.
A major shift in the Bay Area tech world, artificial intelligence rivals may be teaming up to make the tech safer. Sanjay Goel, expands on what Anthropic, OpenAI and Google are considering.
Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Oakland's Family Search Center reopens
Today marks the reopening of the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center and Family Search Center after three months of construction and improvements. The free community resource is open to anyone looking to trace their roots, explore historical records, or preserve treasured family photographs and recordings. Rudiger and Laurie Wolf, directors of the Oakland Family Search Center, give insight.
Today marks the reopening of the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center and Family Search Center after three months of construction and improvements. The free community resource is open to anyone looking to trace their roots, explore historical records, or preserve treasured family photographs and recordings. Rudiger and Laurie Wolf, directors of the Oakland Family Search Center, give insight.
The AI boom and demand for data centers
Data centers are promising jobs, investment and economic growth, but neighbors want to know what comes with them. The fight playing out in Bay Area communities is part of a much bigger national debate over who benefits and who bears the cost. Daniel Aldrich, a Dean's Professor of Resilience at Northeastern University, gives insight.
Data centers are promising jobs, investment and economic growth, but neighbors want to know what comes with them. The fight playing out in Bay Area communities is part of a much bigger national debate over who benefits and who bears the cost. Daniel Aldrich, a Dean's Professor of Resilience at Northeastern University, gives insight.
Finding a job as artificial intelligence changes recruiting
Artificial intelligence is transforming the recruiting process, so how can workers make sure they don’t get lost in the crowd? Keiyana Arnold, founder of Werk The Room, has tips for standing out, telling your story and knowing when it’s time to make a career pivot.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the recruiting process, so how can workers make sure they don’t get lost in the crowd? Keiyana Arnold, founder of Werk The Room, has tips for standing out, telling your story and knowing when it’s time to make a career pivot.
Artificial intelligence and college applications
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process. As colleges rethink how they evaluate applicants, questions around authenticity, and credibility are taking center stage. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process. As colleges rethink how they evaluate applicants, questions around authenticity, and credibility are taking center stage. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
How artificial Intelligence is changing college admissions
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process, and the impact is already being felt. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process, and the impact is already being felt. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
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.