Technology
California is investigating OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit company
The state’s attorney general asked the company how it plans to transfer assets out of its charitable nonprofit.
Economy
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Reporter
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Technology Reporter
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Education
Fact check: Did Gavin Newsom really help create 625,000 new job opportunities in California?
In 2018, Newsom promised to add 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. The state is making progress, but how much depends on the definition of “apprenticeship.”
Technology
Fearing AI will take their jobs, California workers plan a long battle against tech
At a landmark gathering in Sacramento, workers discussed defenses against artificial intelligence and surveillance technology.
K-12 Education
Online censorship in schools is ‘more pervasive’ than expected, new data shows
Nationally representative survey data from The Center for Democracy & Technology finds schools subjectively and broadly block students from information online.
Economy
A surprising immigration raid in Kern County foreshadows what awaits farmworkers and businesses
"If this is the new normal, this is absolute economic devastation," says one local economist.
Economy
Employers use onsite daycare to attract employees
Some large employers have started offering onsite daycare services as a perk to attract employees.
Economy
LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules
The state’s plan to fix the insurance crisis had barely rolled out when the Los Angeles fires began. Can the market recover and stabilize?
Economy
State’s unemployment insurance debt is $20 billion — and counting. Will lawmakers act?
The legislative analyst has a plan to fix the "structural insolvency" of the unemployment benefits fund — but businesses aren't happy and it’s unclear if lawmakers will get on board.
Economy
Businesses sue state over new workplace law
The law allows workers to not attend anti-union meetings hosted by their employers.
Technology
Artificial intelligence and chip money: 2024 California technology year in review
California lawmakers created new restrictions on student cell phones and deepfakes and face a rapidly expanding AI sector.