Technology
Generative AI is eating culture. See how close it’s getting to disrupting dance
Dancers say their craft can’t be duplicated by AI. Our tests show they’re right — for now.
Economy
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How we tested and evaluated AI-generated dance videos
None of the videos generated by the leading AI platforms showed the actual dances we requested.
Economy
How Altadena businesses are trying to recover from the Eaton Fire
A year after Eaton Fire, some business owners aim to return or go on while also dealing with rebuilding their homes.
Technology
California orders Elon Musk’s AI company to immediately stop sharing sexual deepfakes
Attorney General Rob Bonta said it is a violation of California law to create and distribute of nonconsensual sexual AI images as xAI has done.
Technology
OpenAI, childrens’ advocates join forces on initiative to protect kids from chatbots
ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Common Sense Media had rival ballot initiatives designed to protect kids from chatbots. Today they merged their efforts.
Politics
Gavin Newsom forecasts a rosier California budget and banks on AI boom continuing
The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.
Technology
How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers
A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by data brokers.
Economy
Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later
Despite billions in dollars of claims paid out, fires exposed problems in California’s beleaguered insurance market. All policyholders are likely to see premiums rise.
Economy
Utility blamed for Eaton fire compensated 82 victims two months into program
Southern California Edison received 1,800 applications for its Eaton fire compensation program and paid out 82 after close to two months.
Politics
Newsom’s final year in office begins with an $18 billion deficit. How will he address it?
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to release his spending plan this Friday, a projected $18 billion deficit awaits. Will he raise taxes or cut spending? Either could spell trouble for Newsom’s legacy.