Technology

Technology

These wrongly arrested Black men say a California bill would let police misuse face recognition

Three men falsely arrested based on face recognition technology have joined the fight against a California bill that aims to place guardrails around police use of the technology. They say it will still allow abuses and misguided arrests.

By Khari Johnson • June 11, 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

Commentary

An obscure California commission wants to rein in Big Tech. Small businesses could get hurt instead

The influential California Law Revision Commission is taking aim at tech companies. The potential proposal could also hurt small businesses who rely on digital platforms.

By Angela Harris • May 17, 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

Commentary

How I explained AI and deepfakes to Oakland elders using only basic Vietnamese

Despite a year of headlines about AI, immigrant communities, particularly seniors, have been outside the conversation, leaving them vulnerable to dangerous uses.

By Lam Thuy Vo • April 26, 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

Commentary

McDonald’s ice cream machines are so unreliable they’re a meme. They might also be a climate solution

Californians generate 1.5 tons of e-waste every minute. So-called "right to repair" policies can extend the lifespan of consumer products, ultimately helping lower emissions. In an election year, candidates should be giving the issue more attention.

By Reid Heavner • April 18, 2024