Technology

Technology

California doctors struggle to make payroll one month after ransomware attack

A cyber attack crippled claims processing nationwide, forcing doctors and hospitals to forgo payments and risk medical supply shortages.

By Khari Johnson and Ana B. Ibarra • March 21, 2024

Technology

Large California companies will soon face new rules on how they use AI

The multi-year process started in late 2021 took the next step toward regulating business use of AI in California. The rules are expected to be influential given the number of AI companies in the state.

By Khari Johnson • March 13, 2024

Homelessness

This California county is testing AI’s ability to prevent homelessness

Machine learning predicts who will end up on the street, and then social workers step in and offer to help. It’s an experiment still in progress, but so far nearly 90% of participants kept their housing.

By Marisa Kendall • March 6, 2024

Technology

Police want drones in car chases. How SF’s Prop E could affect that

Despite higher than average number of police pursuits in 2023, Prop. E would weaken existing policy and allow drone use. Opponents say that’s a risk to public safety that could have a ripple effect for the rest of California.

By Khari Johnson • February 26, 2024

Elections

Bill package takes aim at AI and elections

A suite of five bills introduced this weeks seeks to protect election integrity from bad actors using AI, especially on social media.

By Khari Johnson • February 12, 2024

Technology

California plans to use AI to answer your tax questions

A state tax agency wants to use generative AI to give business owners tax advice. The state of California calls it an opportunity. Risk assessments are forthcoming.

By Khari Johnson • February 8, 2024