featured Musk v. Altman — Day 10: OpenAI CEO rejects claims he acted selfishly, ‘stole the charity’ By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | May 12, 2026 Altman takes the stand: "I am an honest and trustworthy businessperson.”
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 9: Microsoft, OpenAI witnesses defend evolving partnership By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | May 12, 2026 Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its leaders, and their co-defendant, Microsoft continues to play out just down the hill from Piedmont.
featured Berkeley extends Flock camera contract but rejects drones, surveillance expansion By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | May 12, 2026 Privacy watchdogs have raised concerns about federal agencies, like ICE, being able to access the camera data.
Education California colleges went big on online learning tools. Then the worst happened By Colin Lecher and Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | May 11, 2026 A massive hack of education platform Canvas hit California especially hard. What happens next?
Elections Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
Education Cal State struck a deal with OpenAI. Some students and faculty refuse to use it By Angel Corzo | CalMatters | May 1, 2026 As Cal State approaches the end of its 18-month contract, the university system has not announced whether it will renew the deal.
Around Town Piedmont School Maker Faire submissions due this Thursday By Exedra Staff | April 28, 2026 The 12th annual Piedmont School Maker Faire is May 17.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 1: Jury selected as blockbuster OpenAI trial begins in Oakland By Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | April 27, 2026 A number of prospective jurors indicated that they had strong feelings about Musk, particularly his political activities.
Technology Websites break California privacy law at ‘industrial scale,’ survey finds By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | April 21, 2026 Fines to tech companies failing to comply with the law could result in billions of dollars in penalties.
Bay Area Rideshare drivers sue Uber over being kicked off app in new challenge to California law By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 20, 2026 A new lawsuit alleges Uber is violating the state's rideshare law and shouldn't be allowed to say its drivers are independent contractors.