Technology
California regulator weakens AI rules, giving Big Tech more leeway to track you
Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor.
Economy
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Deputy Editor
Malena Carollo
Business Reporter
Wendy Fry
Reporter
Khari Johnson
Technology Reporter
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Economy Reporter
Economy
L.A. fire survivors accuse State Farm of delaying claims. Should it get OK for a rate hike?
Insurance department investigates State Farm over Los Angeles fire survivors’ smoke damage claims as insurer awaits approval of rate increase.
Politics
When will Democratic lawmakers make California more affordable? Later, leaders say
It’s been five months since California’s legislative leaders deemed affordability an “urgent” issue for the session. So far: committees, bills, but few results.
Health
After CalMatters investigation, LinkedIn and Google face lawsuit alleging improper access to health data
The suit accuses the companies of receiving personal information through California’s state health insurance exchange.
Technology
Kids should avoid AI companion bots—under force of law, assessment says
With input from a Stanford lab, Common Sense Media concludes the AI systems can exacerbate problems like addiction and self harm.
Health
How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.
Economy
How Trump tariffs could upend California farms, wine businesses and ports
From higher costs to export worries, California’s agricultural and wine industries face many possible tariff effects. But some hope for opportunity.
Politics
Newsom takes on Trump over tariffs he says are hurting California
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit Wednesday, saying the tariffs hurt “states, consumers and businesses.”
Economy
State Farm moves one step closer to emergency California rate hike
After a three day hearing this week, State Farm is one step closer to approval for a rate hike on its California customers.
Justice
Border Patrol to retrain hundreds of California agents on how to comply with the Constitution
After controversial sweeps in Kern County and a CalMatters investigation, the federal government will train agents on when they can stop and arrest people.