Tecnología

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Comentario

Billionaires aren’t going to flee California. Others will without a budget fix

The idea that billionaires will flee California over a proposed wealth tax is bunk. Still, the ballot initiative is only a Band-Aid, and impedes a more serious conversation about the state's deeper fiscal problems.

Por

Yousef Baig

• febrero 2, 2026

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Comentario

University of California’s $28 million system for pension payouts produced chaos and complaints

Like other California state officials, UC's managers failed to adopt its new information tech program, resulting in a lawsuit against the vendors.

Por

Daniel Walters

• diciembre 16, 2025

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Comentario

Newsom’s 911 debacle is California’s latest failed tech adoption

Since 2019 California has spent $450 million on a new 911 system. This year the Newsom administration declared it unworkable and will start over.

Por

Daniel Walters

• diciembre 2, 2025

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Comentario

California sees revenue uptick, but not enough to erase its chronic budget deficit

State revenue is several billion dollars more than expected, but that cash must pay for schools and go into reserves. The deficit stays.

Por

Daniel Walters

• noviembre 19, 2025

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Ambiente

Data centers are putting new strain on California’s grid. A new report estimates the impacts

A new report estimates that California’s data centers are driving increases in electricity use, water demand and pollution even as lawmakers stall on oversight.

Por

alejandro lazo

• noviembre 14, 2025

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Educación K-12

His students suddenly started getting A’s. Did a Google AI tool go too far?

Some teachers say that AI tools, particularly Google Lens, have made it impossible to enforce academic integrity in the classroom — with potentially harmful long-term effects on students’ learning.

Por

Carolina Jones

• noviembre 10, 2025

Política

Gov. Gavin Newsom just banned loud ads on Netflix. Here’s why

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning ads that are substantially louder than the shows on streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.

Por

Ryan Sabalow

• octubre 7, 2025

Los manifestantes marchan en una manifestación contra los crímenes de odio asiáticos cerca del Edificio Federal de Los Ángeles en el centro de Los Ángeles el 27 de marzo de 202.

Comentario

If hate-fueled algorithms cause real-world harm, California tech companies should pay

California legislation that would enable people to sue social media companies if their algorithm spurs violence or other harms just needs the governor's signature.

By Jim Berk • octubre 3, 2025

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Economía

H-1B visa fees, tariffs, a stake in Intel? How Silicon Valley has fared under Trump

President Trump’s policies have affected Nvidia, AMD and the rest of the tech industry differently. Some experts are worried about the effects on innovation.

Por

Levi Sumagaysay

• octubre 2, 2025

Tecnología

Three bills would protect California workers from AI management, but will costs stand in the way?

Several bills in the California Legislature would regulate how companies use AI to make employment decisions such as compensation, hiring, firing, or promotions, but they may be in jeopardy because of their associated costs.

Por

Khari Johnson

• agosto 25, 2025