California report highlights benefits and risks of generative AI use by state agencies
Gov. Gavin Newsom released a 34-page report Tuesday on generative artificial intelligence outlining the benefits and many risks associated with implementing the AI technology within state services for Californians.
Gov. Gavin Newsom released a 34-page report Tuesday on generative artificial intelligence outlining the benefits and many risks associated with implementing the AI technology within state services for Californians.
OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT
The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry.
The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry.
'Thanks for the great ride!' CEO, co-founder of Cruise steps down from position
Cruise's co-founder Kyle Vogt resigned as chief executive officer, according to a series of tweets made Sunday evening.
Cruise's co-founder Kyle Vogt resigned as chief executive officer, according to a series of tweets made Sunday evening.
Fallout continues over OpenAI's CEO, co-founder's ouster
Investors and employees of OpenAI are pushing to have Sam Altman reinstated as chief executive just two days after he was forced out by the company's board.
Investors and employees of OpenAI are pushing to have Sam Altman reinstated as chief executive just two days after he was forced out by the company's board.
OpenAI co-founder, CEO fired from company over alleged dishonesty
There's been a major shake-up in the tech world--OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT has fired its CEO and founder, Sam Altman.
There's been a major shake-up in the tech world--OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT has fired its CEO and founder, Sam Altman.
Waymo to cut back on downtown vehicles during APEC summit
Waymo will cut back on its robotaxi service to ensure its cars observe security zones for this week's APEC summit.
Waymo will cut back on its robotaxi service to ensure its cars observe security zones for this week's APEC summit.
Nudist resort in Los Gatos mountains on market for $32M
A nudist resort nestled in the lush mountains of Los Gatos is on the market for $32 million.
A nudist resort nestled in the lush mountains of Los Gatos is on the market for $32 million.
More tech job layoffs announced at Google, Amazon, and Snap
Neither Google nor Amazon disclosed how many jobs were being cut this time.
Neither Google nor Amazon disclosed how many jobs were being cut this time.
Splunk announces job slashes
San Francisco-based technology company Splunk is laying off hundreds of workers.
San Francisco-based technology company Splunk is laying off hundreds of workers.
Cruise failed to share footage of pedestrian being dragged, DMV says
The California DMV says it suspended Cruise's permits to operated driverless taxis in San Francisco because the company failed to share footage of one of its cars dragging a woman after a collision.
The California DMV says it suspended Cruise's permits to operated driverless taxis in San Francisco because the company failed to share footage of one of its cars dragging a woman after a collision.
California DMV revokes Cruise's driverless permits effectively immediately
Citing safety concerns, the California Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday suspended Cruise's driverless cars in San Francisco, effectively immediately.
Citing safety concerns, the California Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday suspended Cruise's driverless cars in San Francisco, effectively immediately.
States file lawsuits against Meta over kids' mental health
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
Feds investigating Cruise's driverless cars
Federal auto safety regulators have opened a probe into Cruise, which operates self-driving cars in San Francisco.
Federal auto safety regulators have opened a probe into Cruise, which operates self-driving cars in San Francisco.
NASA, UC Berkeley unveil plans for $2B space research hub in Silicon Valley
After a decades-long partnership, NASA's Ames Research Center and U.C. Berkeley announced on Monday their intention to deepen their collaboration.
After a decades-long partnership, NASA's Ames Research Center and U.C. Berkeley announced on Monday their intention to deepen their collaboration.
LinkedIn announces new layoffs in second round of cuts this year
Employment-focused social networking site LinkedIn on Monday announced it will cut 668 jobs, affecting roughly 3% of its global workforce.
Employment-focused social networking site LinkedIn on Monday announced it will cut 668 jobs, affecting roughly 3% of its global workforce.
San Jose mayor courts AI companies, innovation edge over SF
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilman David Cohen, and others, Tuesday at City Hall, touted the city’s past while penning a "welcome" memo for AI companies that are searching for a home.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilman David Cohen, and others, Tuesday at City Hall, touted the city’s past while penning a "welcome" memo for AI companies that are searching for a home.
Biden meets with tech leaders to talk artificial intelligence benefits
President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.
President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.
Biden visits Bay Area as Trump, Republican candidates gather in Southern California
President Biden touched down in the Bay Area for a number of campaign events as former President Trump and other Republican candidates head to Southern California for a debate and the state's GOP convention.
President Biden touched down in the Bay Area for a number of campaign events as former President Trump and other Republican candidates head to Southern California for a debate and the state's GOP convention.
Another generational divide: Artificial Intelligence
An overwhelming majority of millennials and Gen Z are using artificial intelligence. Conversely, a majority of their older counterparts in the Gen X and the Baby Boomer generations reported not using the new technology.
An overwhelming majority of millennials and Gen Z are using artificial intelligence. Conversely, a majority of their older counterparts in the Gen X and the Baby Boomer generations reported not using the new technology.
Kenya's president in San Francisco to invite Silicon Valley tech investments
The president of Kenya is in the Bay Area, hoping to bring in investments from Silicon Valley.
The president of Kenya is in the Bay Area, hoping to bring in investments from Silicon Valley.