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Chabria: Wipe out a 'civilization'? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI13:38 A real strike on civilization as we know it occurred in Silicon Valley, where a new AI super-brain was locked up because it's too powerful — and unpredictable. How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online — and what happens next13:38 A data breach at the city attorney's office led to a massive cache of LAPD files being dumped online. Here's what we know about how it happened, what got leaked and what the fallout could be. Meta, Oracle and Qualcomm share details on layoffs across California9.dubna Recent filings to the California Employment Development Department provide more details about job cuts at major tech companies. AI boom catapults San Francisco median home price above $2 million8.dubna Home prices in San Francisco hit a record $2.5 million in March as wealth from the AI boom flowed through the city. Iran attempting cyber attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say7.dubna The Iranian cyberactivity comes as President Trump threatens to target Iran's critical infrastructure, particularly its bridges and power plants. PayPal transformed digital payments. Why the California fintech giant is now struggling3.dubna PayPal's stock has dropped as it faces a slowdown in branded checkout and more competition from Apple and Google. With a new chief executive at the helm, the company sits at another turning point. Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments1.dubna Recent campaigns for corporate interests hit new lows in their attempts to misrepresent the will of the people and deceive officials. Oracle lays off thousands in latest sign of tough times for tech industry1.dubna The cuts come as the software giant invests billions of dollars in expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure. CSU made a $17-million AI bet. A year later, students and faculty give it a mixed grade1.dubna CSU's multimillion-dollar AI push across its campuses is showing mixed results, according to a major survey of 94,000 students, faculty, and staff from 22 campuses. Apple at 50: How a garage startup became a $3.5-trillion titan30.března The maker of the iPhone, iPad and other popular consumer gadgets hits a milestone this week, reaching its 50th anniversary. L.A. social media addiction verdict set to unleash more lawsuits — and force changes28.března Civil juries in Los Angeles County and Santa Fe, N.M., recently found that social media companies were responsible for harms their products caused to children. The bellwether cases could now open the floodgates for a deluge of similar lawsuits. How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses28.března Meta and Alphabet, the parent company of YouTube, saw their stock price drop this week after a jury found the companies liable for the design and operations of their platforms, harming a young user. California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media27.března The legislation would require the parent or other relative to delete or edit the content within 10 business days of receiving notification. Netflix prices are rising again, hitting $27 a month27.března For the second time in a little over a year, Netflix is raising the prices on all three of its subscription plans. Sony and Honda pull plug on the $100,000 EV that was set to debut in California26.března After the Japanese automaker Honda discontinued plans for three of its EVs, its joint venture with Sony announced it's shutting down its luxury EV Afeela. |