Bay Area Cal State students widely use AI but they mistrust the results and fear future job impacts By Kate Rix | EdSource | April 3, 2026 CSU polled more than 94,000 students, faculty, and staff, making it the largest survey of AI perception in higher education.
Technology Newsom orders government to consider AI harm in contract rules By Khari Johnson | CaMatters | April 1, 2026 The order followed a dispute between Anthropic and the Defense Department.
Technology After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much? By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | March 27, 2026 Legislators approved an audit of three joint intelligence centers, citing concerns about civil liberties and privacy.
Technology Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 27, 2026 It’s the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.
Technology California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | March 25, 2026 This case, and others like it, have produced reams of internal documents showing how executives put profits over teens’ mental wellness.
Around Town Highlander Robotics wins top award in San Francisco By Reader Submission | Kevin Clark | March 24, 2026 The team is composed of 62 students from 12 high schools around the area.
featured Judge fast-tracks hearing on Anthropic’s injunction request against War Department By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 Anthropic argues that Sec'y Hegseth acted in retaliation for the company's public position on AI safety -- in violation of the First Amendment.
Technology Sutter Health’s new robotic surgical systems in SF aim to speed patient recovery By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | March 11, 2026 The technology will enable surgeons to operate with greater precision and improve post-surgery recovery times.
California California schools debate how much AI belongs in classrooms By Betty Márquez Rosales | March 10, 2026 Experts urge caution, as risks currently outweigh benefits; school community feedback critical in ed tech use, experts say.
Featured in Category Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerable seniors By Paula Span | KFF Health News | March 10, 2026 Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.