Technology

Technology

How California and the EU work together to regulate artificial intelligence

California policies could have a huge effect on AI going forward. The EU wants to advise and coordinate.

By Khari Johnson • May 24, 2024

Politics

California could require age verification to visit porn sites

The Democrat-controlled Assembly has passed a bill, similar to laws enacted in conservative states, that would require porn sites to verify visitors are adults.

By Ryan Sabalow • May 22, 2024

Technology

Gavin Newsom plans to cut $2 billion in public broadband projects

The proposed cuts could jeopardize plans to build the largest public broadband network in the United States.

By Khari Johnson • May 15, 2024

Technology

How to prepare your phone for a protest

Protesting is a part of the democratic process. Whatever you’re protesting or counter-protesting, here are some simple steps to take before hitting the streets.

By Dan Phiffer, Tomas Apodaca, Miles Hilton and Maddy Varner • May 6, 2024

Technology

How Congress is letting die an internet connectivity lifeline for millions

More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it can’t get out of committee.

By Aaron Sankin • May 4, 2024

Technology

Car tracking can enable domestic abuse. Why turning it off is easier said than done

Internet-connected cars allow abusers to track domestic violence survivors after they leave. A trio of California bills seek to compel automakers to act.

By Khari Johnson • April 30, 2024

Technology

Millions of Californians weigh options after losing an affordable internet subsidy

A federal affordable internet subsidy is going away and 3 million Californians must decide whether to end access largely considered a human right.

By Khari Johnson • April 25, 2024

Technology

Who’s selling your digital data? California gives you tools to protect your online privacy

About 450 companies are on the data broker registry in California, and a law passed last year will make it easier to delete the data they collect about people.

By Khari Johnson • April 24, 2024

Technology

Californians get hacked all the time. The state’s top cybersecurity job is vacant

Gov. Newsom has yet to appoint a commander who is tasked with informing businesses and governments of cybersecurity threats.

By Khari Johnson • April 11, 2024

Technology

If California government wants to use AI, it will have to follow these new rules

State agencies must follow a new set of rules when signing contracts that deal with generative AI, but don’t address harmful forms of AI used in the past

By Khari Johnson • March 21, 2024