Technology

The lawmakers cite a Markup and CalMatters investigation that first revealed Covered California’s data practices in April.

Health care exchanges in Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island shared users’ sensitive health data with companies like Google and LinkedIn.

The Markup and CalMatters found multiple ways consumers can block the trackers quietly sending your data to tech companies, including those used on state-run health exchange websites.

LAPD and the counties of San Diego, Orange, and Riverside have repeatedly shared automated license plate reader data to federal agencies

A state report provided to CalMatters says 200 agencies reported no automation around sensitive decisions. Some called the report befuddling.

To avoid regulations, Google and California agreed to commit $45 million in one year to prop up local news outlets. The new program is starting with just half that amount.

House Republicans want to ban state AI regulations for 10 years. California leaders are alarmed.

Google and California struck a deal last year to fund local news. Now the state is pulling back some of its commitments. Google could follow suit.

Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor.

The suit accuses the companies of receiving personal information through California’s state health insurance exchange.