ChatGPT for Teens poses ‘unacceptable risk’ to youth, report finds
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Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute found that the new product poses unacceptable risks to youth.
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Oakland Unified to restrict screen time next school year
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The move follows in the footsteps of a recent LA Unified decision.education
Nearly all elementary students use devices in classrooms, national teacher survey finds
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The survey collected responses in May 2026 from a nationally representative sample of over 2,000 K-12 public school teachers.Technology
Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry
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On Monday the governor signed seven data center bills into law, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.Featured in Category
Perplexity’s AI poses an ‘unacceptable risk’ to children’s safety, new report says
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The AI-based internet search engine earned Common Sense Media’s lowest rating of “unacceptable risk” to children and teen safety.Technology
Newsom orders California agencies to develop new AI safety plans after rejecting tougher law
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The governor ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago.Technology
Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank. Here’s what they get
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Consumers asked a major data broker for their files — what they got back shows interest in their weight, how much they drink, and how likely they are to get a mammogram, among many other characteristics.Environment
San Francisco supervisors seek 45-day pause on new data centers as AI fuels concerns
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Several facilities have already been approved, including in the Bayview and South of Market neighborhoods, according to the supervisors.Environment
Oakland launches drones to identify trash on streets
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$9.275 million investment from an SF nonprofit is funding expanded enforcement to address illegal dumping and a broader clean-up strategy.Education
What parents should know about teens’ reliance on AI for mental health support
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More regulation is on the way — even while experts say the future likely involves a combination of in-person care and AI chatbots.California
