Viewpoint: Beware the concentration of AI power
A vetoed bill to regulate AI had a concept called CalCompute, which would have made the essential infrastructure for ...
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Artificial intelligence is bringing nuclear power back from the dead — maybe even in California
Energy demands from big tech, including for AI, has elected officials giving an old power source a second look.
Will CA revisit nuclear power for AI?
The jaw-dropping energy demands of AI tools has led some California companies and lawmakers to re-examine the possibility of nuclear power.
Opinion
AI is already harming our children. Are California lawmakers going to do something?
AI tools known as companion chatbots have been rushed to market and used by children, leading to widespread reports of harm.
In the heart of America's AI sector, developers are in DeepSeek shock
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has shaken the self-image of America's vaunted tech sector. A visit to San Francisco's AI ...
Apple's IPhone Sales During the Holiday Season Slipped Despite a Highly Anticipated AI Rollout
Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to ...
Amid the AI arms race, these IPOs could be poised for long-term investor success
Some AI startups are itching to finally go public; other tech startups that are just 'AI-adjacent' are hoping the tech can ...
Fact Check: AI-generated rainbow fire hydrant is shared by critics of LA fire response
A rainbow-colored fire hydrant presented as a real image of California's state government supposedly prioritizing inclusive policies over providing water was AI-generated, not authentic.
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46 of UC’s youngest stars shine on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Young UC alums, students and faculty from eight campuses and two national labs made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list across a slew ...
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Madera County on Jan. 30
First discovered: 6:01 p.m. Jan. 30 A new wildfire was reported today at 6:01 p.m. in Madera County. The wildfire has been ...
Breaking: Day Fire reported in Shasta County on Jan. 30
First discovered: 5:05 p.m. Jan. 30 A new wildfire was reported today at 5:05 p.m. in Shasta County. Day Fire has been ...
Can we fix generative AI's massive energy and water use?
With new US firm Stargate announcing a half trillion-dollar investment in artificial intelligence, and China's DeepSeek shaking up the industry, what does it all mean for AI's environmental impact?