Tag: California

Growing need. Glaring gaps. Why mental health care can be a struggle for autistic youth

In April, a group of Orange County parents flew to Sacramento to attend a conference hosted by Disability Voices United, an advocacy...

How much more water and power does AI computing demand? Tech firms don't want you to know

Every time someone uses ChatGPT to write an essay, create an image or advise them on planning their day, the environment pays...

Google just made a $250M deal with California to support journalism — here’s what it means

This week, Google joined a $250 million deal with the state of California to support California newsrooms. While the deal offers a much-needed...

‘Disappointed but not surprised’: former employees speak on OpenAI’s opposition to SB 1047

Two former OpenAI researchers who resigned this year over safety concerns say they are disappointed but not surprised by OpenAI’s decision to oppose...

OpenAI’s opposition to California’s AI bill ‘makes no sense,’ says state senator

OpenAI broke its silence on California’s most controversial AI bill on Tuesday, officially expressing opposition in a letter to California state Senator Scott...

COVID and bird flu are rising. Here's how to keep yourself safe

With California’s COVID surge at very high levels, doctors are urging people who are experiencing respiratory symptoms to test themselves or see...