Technology

Google and California struck a deal last year to fund local news. Now the state is pulling back some of its commitments. Google could follow suit.

Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor.

The suit accuses the companies of receiving personal information through California’s state health insurance exchange.

With input from a Stanford lab, Common Sense Media concludes the AI systems can exacerbate problems like addiction and self harm.

The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.

For now, the Diablo Canyon nuclear facility will use AI to comply with regulations. But some lawmakers think additional guardrails are needed for future uses.

The permit lays the groundwork toward a driverless taxi service. Tesla has said it will launch such a service in Austin, Texas in June.

A group of academic luminaries formed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year is earning praise for its AI policy recommendations.

President Trump is taking a very different approach to AI than the Biden administration, and it could affect how California regulates artificial intelligence.

AI can help businesses charge you more based on how it evaluates your personal history and desires. California lawmakers want to end that price discrimination.