Technology

California and dozens of countries want mandatory AI audits, conducted by AI evaluators. Lawmakers are still learning about the job — and its pitfalls.

The governor signed legislation to limit how workers can be terminated, overridden, or surveilled by artificial intelligence.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven data center bills into law on Monday, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.

California’s bid for $1.4 billion in broadband funding has been five years in the making. Now the Trump administration says it must give up net neutrality and other state internet rules.

Arbitrator finds company liable for driver’s negligence, rejecting Uber’s arguments that it’s not responsible for a contractor’s actions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago.

Consumers asked a major data broker for their files. What they got back shows interest in how fat they are, how much they drink, and how likely they are to get a mammogram, among many other characteristics.

Data brokers collect thousands of details about your finances, health and habits. See what’s in your profile, who buys it and how companies use it.

The resignation of Anthropic researcher over his concerns about artificial intelligence companies "gambling with our lives" led to a discussion about the technology's risk at California's largest pension fund.

California prohibits tech companies from selling student data, but loopholes exist. A new law creates stricter rules for how companies gather and sell student data.