Technology

News publishers in California are divided over proposed legislation that would require tech giants to set aside money for newsrooms. A journalism expert says Assembly Bill 886 would finally force Big Tech to the bargaining table.

News publishers in California disagree on legislation that would require tech giants to pay newsrooms for content that has become essential to their platforms. A digital media advocate worries that Assembly Bill 886 would favor larger outlets and incentivize clickbait.

The H-1B visa program is well-intended but flawed in its current form, largely favoring tech giants such as Meta. Without reforms, the intense demand for math, science and technology workers is hindering smaller companies and limiting competition.

California's utility regulators are considering a fiber-only strategy to close the state's digital divide, but fiber can be prohibitively expensive and time consuming to deploy. Newer generations of fixed wireless offer a promising alternative.

California is continuing to lead on privacy protections. This year, lawmakers passed legislation that will allow people to prevent data brokers from selling their information with a single click.

Only 40% of California high schools offer computer science classes. A new law aims to make it easier to certify computer science teachers.

After years of planning a broadband system to bridge California’s digital divide, officials deprioritized some low-income areas due to unexpected costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to funding the entire network, but advocates are skeptical.

The U.S. Supreme Court will examine laws in Florida and Texas that seek to affect how social media platforms moderate content. Meanwhile, a new lawsuit challenges a law in California on the same issue.

With the growing use of AI, campus officials are trying to set clear guidelines for college application essays.

California's labor unions prioritize job preservation and employment enhancement, but at what point do these efforts backfire and eliminate jobs?