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Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system
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SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.Technology
Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits
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Mental health professionals at Kaiser say an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments should have more safeguards.Technology
California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year
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State officials have found they are using six high-risk AI-like systems. One year ago, they reported using zero.Education
Kids increasingly turn to AI before adults for help with school and life, study finds
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Common Sense Media surveyed 1,200 children nationwide.Technology
California Legislature in standoff with DMV over sharing driver license data with other states
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Opponents of the plan warned it could easily flag drivers who lack a Social Security number.Bay Area
Microsoft breaks ground on San Jose data center campus to support AI demand
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The project will use 100% recycled water for cooling and renewable energy.California
The form asked my permission to share my health data. Then it wouldn’t let me say no.
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When modern check-in technology refuses to let a patient move forward without agreeing to the notice of privacy practices, is that legal?Education
National teachers union president calls for screen bans, AI limits in schools
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The plan includes prohibiting AI use by elementary students and chatbots for all students under 16 years of age.featured
The longevity economy: How leading brands are changing tack to win 50-plus consumers
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For decades, aging has been framed as decline: a story of diminishment, dependency and retreat.Technology
